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An Overview of Airways

June 22, 2015 By Will 3 Comments

This lesson is a quick overview of the airway system in the United States. Airways are the "highways in the sky" that connect each point in the United States.  Airways tell air traffic controllers where we are going and how we are going to get there.  Without airways, all aircraft would be free to amble their way across the country on their own and in their own direction. Most … [Read more...] about An Overview of Airways

Class A Airspace

October 13, 2013 By Will Leave a Comment

3−2−2. Class A Airspace a. Definition. Generally, that airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600, including the airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles off the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska; and designated international airspace beyond 12  nautical miles off the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska within areas of domestic … [Read more...] about Class A Airspace

Approach Plate Margin Data

October 7, 2012 By Will Leave a Comment

Now that you've seen an overview of approach plate basics, it's time to dive in to the individual components of an approach plate.  This lesson starts with the margin data. Many pilots dismiss the margin data on FAA approach plates as simply being the airport name and the name of the approach they are going to fly.  While those two important items are on every plate, there is a … [Read more...] about Approach Plate Margin Data

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