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SH.I.E.S3

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Identify the requirements for operating in SUA or within a TFR. Identify and comply with special air traffic rules (SATR) and SFRA operations, as applicable.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 15-9
Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
recreational pilot certificate and all requirements contained within 14 CFR part 61, section 61.101(d), or the requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate in 14 CFR part 61, section 61.94. 3. A sport pilot certificate ... requirements contained within 14 CFR part 61, section 61.325, or the requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate in 14 CFR part 61, section 61.94, or the aircraft is operated by a student pilot…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.131 Operations in Class B airspace.
Operations in Class B airspace. (a) Operating rules. No person may operate an aircraft within a Class B airspace area except in compliance with § 91.129 and the following rules: (1) The operator must receive ... area is designated must operate at or above the designated floors of the Class B airspace area while within the lateral limits of that area. (3) Any person conducting pilot training operations at an airport within a Class…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-5-10
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures › 5-6-2. National Security Requirements
approach. Section 6. National Security and Interception Procedures 5-6-1. National Security National security in the control of air traffic is governed by 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 99, Security Control of Air Traffic ... National Security Requirements a. Pursuant to 14 CFR 99.7, Special Security Instructions, each person operating an aircraft in an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) or Defense Area must, in addition to the applicable rules of part 99, comply with…
FAA Aeronautical Chart Users' Guide p. 67
EXPLANATION OF IFR ENROUTE TERMS › AIRSPACE INFORMATION
within the United States extends to 14,500’ MSL. This uncontrolled airspace is shown as screened brown. SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE Special Use Airspace (SUA) confines certain flight activities, restricts entry, or cautions other aircraft operating within specific boundaries. SUA ... they overlap, adjoin, or when an area is designated within another area. SUA with altitudes from the surface and above are shown on the IFR Enroute Low Altitude Charts. Similarly, SUA that extends above 18,000' MSL are shown…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 18-22
Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Emergency Response Systems › Autoland
announces its call sign,“pilot incapacitation,” its position relative to the destination airport, gives the airport and airport identifier, and the time to landing on a specific runway at that airport. The system makes a similar “one-minute ... avoiding other aircraft; receiving or reacting to ATC instructions or Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs); avoiding military operations areas (MOAs), special use airspace (SUA), Restricted Areas, or Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs); or turning on aircraft lights…