What is the speed limit of an aircraft below 3,000ft within 10nm radius of a controlled airport?
Aircraft may not fly over 200kts while below 3,000ft AGL and within 10nm of a controlled airport.
What is the speed limit for an aircraft flying below 10,000ft ASL?
No aircraft is permitted to fly over 250kts KIAS below 10,000ft ASL.
What is the Southern Control Area?
It is located within the Southern Domestic Airspace. It is controlled airspace extending upwards from 18,000ft ASL to FL600.
What is the Northern Control Area?
It is located within the Northern Domestic Airspace. It is controlled airspace extending upwards from FL230 to FL600.
How do I figure out the lowest IFR cruising altitude for my flight?
It is the altitude at or above the MEA which is consistent with the direction of flight. For magnetic headings between 0° and 179°, you must cruise at odd thousands (5000ft, [...]
What is the Arctic Control Area?
The most northern section of the Northern Domestic Airspace. It is controlled airspace extending upwards from FL270 to FL600.
What is a low-level air route?
It is uncontrolled airspace that extends from the surface of the earth up to, but not including, 18,000ft.
What is transponder airspace?
Class A, B, C, as well as class D and E as specified in the Designated Airspace Handbook.
What does a standard hold, up to and including 14,000ft, involve?
1 minute legs, rate 1 turns to the right with a maximum bank angle of 25°, and a maximum speed of 175kts in a propeller driven aircraft.
What does the term “No PT…” mean on an approach plate?
It means that procedure turns are not required to complete the approach - straight in approaches are permitted.