Did you know... Types of Airspace Class A: An airspace in which only IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights are permitted. All flights are subjected to ATC clearance. This is normally allocated to busier airports only. Formerly known as PCA, or positive control area. Class B: A classification of airspace in which both IFR and VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flights are permitted and all flights are subject to ATC clearance. The configuration of each Class B airspace area is individually tailored. It consists of a surface area and two or more layers and is designed to contain all published instrument procedures once an aircraft enters the airspace. Some Class B airspace areas resembles like upside down wedding cakes. An ATC clearance is required for all aircraft to operate in the area, and all aircraft that are so cleared receive separation service within the airspace. The cloud clearance requirement for VFR operation is “clear of clouds”. Formerly known as TCA, Terminal Control Area Class C: Airspace in which both IFR and VFR flights are permitted, subject to ATC clearance. Each person must establish two way radio communications with the ATC facility providing air traffic services before entering the airspace and thereafter maintain those communications while within the airspace.VFR aircraft are only separated from IFR aircrafts within the airspace. Formerly known as ARSA or Airport Radar Service Area. Class D: Airspace in which both IFR and VFR flights are permitted and are subjected to ATC clearance in this service.IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and receive traffic information about VFR flights. No separation services are provided to VFR flights.VFR flights receive traffic information about all other flights. This classification is allotted to less-busy controlled airspace. Unless otherwise authorized, each person must establish two way radio communication with the ATC prior entering this airspace and then maintaining those communications for operations in this airspace. There are no restrictions on the pilot category for operation in this airspace. Formerly known as ATA, Airport traffic Area and control zone. Class E: An airspace in which both IFR and VFR flights are permitted. Only IFR flights are subject to ATC service and are separated from other IFR flights. All flights receive the traffic information as far as practical. This airspace is similar to Class D airspace but differs in that prior clearances are not required for VFR flights, but ATC clearances are required for aerodromes operation at ATC aerodromes irrespective of surrounding airspace classification. Formerly known as general controlled airspace. Class F: Airspace in which both IFR and VFR flights are permitted. All participating IFR flights receive an air traffic advisory service, and all flights receive flight information service if requested. This is uncontrolled airspace and is usually on reasonably busy upper level routes. Class G : In this airspace, both IFR and VFR flights are permitted and receive flight information service if requested. This is uncontrolled airspace, and no clearances are required to operate in this airspace. Feel Free To Like ✔ Comment ✔ Share ✔ Fly The Higher Life...
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:17:40 +0000
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