AI.II.GFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023
National Airspace System
To determine the applicant understands the National Airspace System, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Bottom line
When overlapping airspace designations apply to the same airspace, the operating rules associated with the more restrictive airspace designation apply.
FAA references
- AIM 3-1-1 (General) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 3-1-3 (Hierarchy of Overlapping Airspace Designations) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
Knowledge
- AI.II.G.K1: Airspace classes and associated requirements and limitations.
- AI.II.G.K2: Chart symbols.
- AI.II.G.K3: Special use airspace (SUA), special flight rules areas (SFRA), temporary flight restrictions (TFR), and other airspace areas.
- AI.II.G.K4: Currency of publications.
- AI.II.G.K5: Special visual flight rules (VFR) requirements.
Risk management
Skills
- AI.II.G.S1: Identify and comply with the requirements for basic VFR weather minimums and flying in particular classes of airspace.
- AI.II.G.S2: Correctly identify airspace and operate in accordance with associated communication and equipment requirements.
- AI.II.G.S3: Identify the requirements for operating in SUA or within a TFR. Identify and comply with special air traffic rules (SATR) and SFRA operation
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