Airspace Classification and
Operating Requirements Lesson Plans

Airspace Classification:

  • To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in airspace classification
  • References: 14 CFR part 71; AC 107-2; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:
  • UA.II.A.K1:

    General airspace
    • UA.II.A.K1a:
      Class B controlled airspace
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.A.K1b:
      Class C controlled airspace
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.A.K1c:
      Class D controlled airspace
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.A.K1d:
      Class E controlled airspace
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.A.K1e:
      Class G controlled airspace
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
  • UA.II.A.K2:

    Special-use airspace, such as prohibited, restricted, warning areas, military operation areas, alert areas, and controlled firing areas
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan
  • UA.II.A.K3:

    Other airspace areas, such as Airport Advisory Services, Military Training Routes (MTRs), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), Parachute Jump Operations, Terminal Radar Service Areas (TRSAs), National Security Areas (NSA) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) routes
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan
  • UA.II.A.K4:

    Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the NAS
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan

Airspace Operating Requirements:

  • To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of airspace operational requirements
  • References: 14 CFR part 71; AC 107-2; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22; SAFO 10015

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:
  • UA.II.B.K1:

    Basic weather minimums
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan
  • UA.II.B.K2:

    ATC authorizations and related operating limitations
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan
  • UA.II.B.K3:

    Operations near airports
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan
  • UA.II.B.K4:

    Potential flight hazards
    • UA.II.B.K4a:
      Common aircraft accident causal factors
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.B.K4b:
      Avoid flight beneath unmanned balloons
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.B.K4c:
      Emergency airborne inspection of other aircraft
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.B.K4d:
      Precipitation static
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.B.K4e:
      Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (laser) operations and reporting illumination of aircraft
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.II.B.K4f:
      Avoiding flight in the vicinity of thermal plumes, such as smoke stacks and cooling towers
    • UA.II.B.K4g:
      Flying in the wire environment
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
  • UA.II.B.K5:

    The NOTAM system including how to obtain an established NOTAM through Flight Service
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan

References:

  • 14 CFR parts 39, 43, 91
  • FAA (FAA-H-8083-2) Risk Management Handbook
  • FAA (FAA-H-8083-25) Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
  • Aeronautical Information Manual
  • Navigation Charts
  • U.S. Chart Supplements
  • Aeronautical Information Manual
  • Notice to Airman