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Private Pilot · Area I: Preflight Preparation

Task E. National Airspace System

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

4 elements
  • PA.I.E.K1
    Airspace classes and associated requirements and limitations.
  • PA.I.E.K2
    Chart symbols.
  • PA.I.E.K3
    Special use airspace (SUA), special flight rules areas (SFRA), temporary flight restrictions (TFR), and other airspace areas.
  • PA.I.E.K4
    Special visual flight rules (VFR) requirements.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

1 elements
  • PA.I.E.R1
    Various classes and types of airspace.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).