CA.I.EFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023
National Airspace System
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with National Airspace System (NAS) operations under VFR as a commercial pilot.
Bottom line
There are two categories of airspace: regulatory (Class A, B, C, D and E airspace areas, restricted and prohibited areas) and nonregulatory (MOAs, warning areas, alert areas, controlled firing areas, and national security areas). Within these two categories, there are four types of airspace: controlled, uncontrolled, special use, and other airspace.
FAA references
- AIM 3-1-1 (General) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 15 (p. 15-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- 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
Risk management
Skills
- CA.I.E.S1: Identify and comply with the requirements for basic VFR weather minimums and flying in particular classes of airspace.
- CA.I.E.S2: Correctly identify airspace and operate in accordance with associated communication and equipment requirements.
- CA.I.E.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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