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This is a summary of a fairly detailed post. Controlled Airspace A generic term that covers the different classification of airspace (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace) and defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the [...]

I just read this post at JetCareers.com and it started me thinking about how to think about airspace.     My student today told me there are "7" types of Class E Airspace:        1) Class E Surface        2) Class E starting at 700'        3) Class E starting at 1200"        4) Class E with [...]

Search the AIM Pilot Controller Glossary FAA.gov Searching the FARs is a bit more complicated. The FARs search will look in Code of Federal Regulations Title 14: Aeronautics and Space for the term. Many of the sections are extremely long, so finding the term on the page can be difficult. I’ve been using two part [...]

NOTAMs Notice N JO 7930.85 amends FAAO 7930.2K NOTAM MANUAL effective January 28, 2008 www.FAA.gov Nov 29, 2007: NOTAMs Notice N JO 7930.85 amends FAAO 7930.2K NOTAM MANUAL effective January 28, 2008. Nov 27 This notice provides policy and procedural guidance and interim operating procedures to Federal Aviation Order (FAAO) 7930.2 Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). [...]

Some of the speeds you need to know are marked on the airspeed indicator but many are not. VS1, VS0, VFE, VNO, and VNE are almost always color coded on the ASI because they are required by the FAA. (Airplanes weighing 12,500 pounds or less, manufactured after 1945, and certificated by the FAA, are required [...]

Departure procedures can often involve changing radios and radials several times in less than 10 minutes. Setting up the GPS and radios in advance can make the process much easier. I’m still learning so I like to write out the entire departure procedure and think through what happens at each altitude and turn. If you [...]

VORs operate within the 108.0 to 117.95 MHz frequency band and have a power output necessary to provide coverage within their assigned operational service volume. They are subject to line-of-sight restrictions, and the range varies proportionally to the altitude of the receiving equipment. Range also depends on the class of the VOR—Terminal, Low Altitude, or [...]

If a VOR is to be used for navigation under IFR flight rules—regardless of weather conditions—it must be operationally checked within the preceding 30 days. The check can be done with any of the following six methods: 1. VOR test signal at a certificated repair station. ±4° bearing error. 2. FAA VOR test facility (VOT). [...]

FAR §91.175 (c) Operation below DA/ DH or MDA. Except as provided in paragraph (l) of this section, where a DA/DH or MDA is applicable, no pilot may operate an aircraft, except a military aircraft of the United States, below the authorized MDA or continue an approach below the authorized DA/DH unless— (1) The aircraft [...]

ATC Climb or Descent Clearance – IFR and VFR AIM 4-4-10 d. When ATC has not used the term “AT PILOT’S DISCRETION” nor imposed any climb or descent restrictions, pilots should initiate climb or descent promptly on acknowledgement of the clearance. Descend or climb at an optimum rate consistent with the operating characteristics of the [...]