Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems › II. Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements › Task A. Airspace Classification

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General airspace:

Class E controlled airspace

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. PCG C-3
Pilot/Controller Glossary › C
CONTROLLED AIRSPACE.) CLASS E AIRSPACE- (See CONTROLLED AIRSPACE.) CLASS G AIRSPACE- Airspace that is not designated in 14 CFR part 71 as Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E controlled airspace is Class G (uncontrolled) airspace…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 15-2
Chapter 15: Airspace › Controlled Airspace › Class E Airspace
Airspace Class E airspace is the controlled airspace not classified as Class A, B, C, or D airspace. A large amount of the airspace over the United States is designated as Class E airspace. This provides sufficient airspace ... safe control and separation of aircraft during IFR operations. Chapter 3 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) explains the various types of Class E airspace. Sectional and other charts depict all locations of Class E airspace with bases below…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 3-2-10
Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 2. Controlled Airspace › 3-2-6. Class E Airspace
Class E Airspace a. Definition. Class E airspace is controlled airspace that is designated to serve a variety of terminal or en route purposes as described in this paragraph. b. Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements: 1. Pilot Certification. No specific ... airspace described in (b) is specified in 14 CFR § 91.225 for ADS-B Out requirements. However, 14 CFR § 91.215 does not include this airspace for transponder requirements. 3. Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements. No specific requirements. c. Charts. Class…
Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide p. 6
Chapter 2: Airspace Classification, Operating Requirements, and Flight Restrictions › Class E Airspace
operational control tower. The configuration of each Class D airspace area is individually tailored and, when instrument procedures are published, the airspace is normally designed to contain the procedures. Arrival extensions for instrument approach procedures (IAPs) may be Class ... Airspace Class E airspace is the controlled airspace not classified as Class A, B, C, or D airspace. A large amount of the airspace over the United States is designated as Class E airspace. This provides sufficient airspace…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. G-8
Glossary › Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility
revolutions. Controlled airspace. An airspace of defined dimensions within which ATC service is provided to IFR and VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. It includes Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace. Control…