Airspace | Private Pilot Knowledge Test Prep | FlightInsight

All about airspace on the Private Pilot Knowledge Test. This is part of the FlightInsight Private Pilot Knowledge Test Prep Course. Watch the video then try a practice FAA Knowledge test.

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[jjchello]

Fun fact about the history and origin of all those altitudes. Back before the U.S. aligned its airspace designations with other countries and ICAO, it was at a time when the world still had multi-engine, piston airliners in operation. Back then, ATC needed a way to separate light singles (e.g., Piper Cubs) from heavy pistons (e.g., Lockheed Constellations) and heavy pistons from the brand new turbojets. The FAA created the Continental Control Area (CCA) which laid over the entire continental United States, as the name implies, from 14, 500’ to outer space. The visibility and cloud clearance requirements ensured VFR pilots not in contact with ATC had the ability to separate themselves from IFR aircraft while also ensuring that at that minimum altitude there was adequate signal reception for radio NavAids and communication with ATC.

From 18, 000’ to 60, 000’ they established the Positive Control Area (PCA) that was, at first, restricted to military jets and the new jet airliners. A limitation that was naturally imposed due to capability more than anything. Meanwhile, the rest of the traffic below the PCA was further segregated by the observation that small pistons predominately occupied the air below 10, 000’ and large pistons above. Because VFR separation required further visibility and distances from clouds with the faster, multi-engine pistons, a line was drawn for the two classes of pistons.

This is what led to the important distinctions of 10, 000’, 14, 500’ and 18, 000’ MSL. Today, with light singles able to cruise in the 20, 000’ these subdivisions make less intuitive sense than they did back then. Not necessary to know, but I hope it is helpful to those who are curious. Great channel!

[abbieamavi]

*this is one of the best, most applicable videos I've ever seen on airspace!! Well done.*

[lunchtaker]

Thanks for the great video! I can't believe you picked the Devils lake MOA as an example, I'm in the army reserves and that area is a tiny national guard range we use for weapons qualification every year.

[nitrogen]

Great video. First one I've come across that explicitly tells you/shows you how to read sectionals for distinguishing class E and G airspace, which usually has to be derived using other information on the sectional. This video clears things up and makes everything much less ambiguous.

[cindyharris]

Riveting . Simply the best instructor.

[greensphinx]

I saw you on r/flying! Great explanation! :D

[joshacosta]

At 6 minutes. There’s no magenta vignette. So wouldn’t it be G to 1200?

[ascorpion]

This video so far is been one of the most helpful for me thanks

[abduschoudhury]

I love your instructional techniques and humour. Thanks!

[JaredO]

Snort laughed my drink up my nose at class D divorce airspace. That dry humor got me.

[ZachDoty]

2:46 I think you said Bravo when you meant Charlie

[mirros]

As amazing as the other videos.

Any chance we can get the same explanation for EU as there are some slight differences, so I believe it could be of great help.

[jefflaugle]

At 2:45, when describing the second ring of Class C, you narrate a "B" as in Class B airspace.

[RyanSHansen]

7:36 Is authorization needed for a Warning Area? AIM 3-4-1.C says that it's non-regulatory similar to MOAs.

[ilankrt]

I think it is one of the best tutorials I ever saw. I wish only that you speak slower for better understanding for people which english is not first la language….

[thenimitpatel]

the couple went with the (C)heap Cake lollll

[OldSloGuy]

Re: Wildlife refuges. The FAA only shows wildlife refuges on their maps, there is no FAA enforcement activity if you don't comply. However, other federal agencies like the Fish and Wildlife Service may take an interest in your sight seeing. Disturb some endangered species and expect someone to show up at your door. Remember, ADS-B out is logged on government servers. Gook luck claiming it might have been my plane, but it wasn't me.

[JaredO]

Snort laughed my drink up my nose at class D divorce airspace. That dry humor got me.