Airspace 2

Identifying Airspace To determine what Airspace you are operating in you will need Aviation Maps of the area, VNC, VTA or others: Remember airspace can change - so maps have effective dates Airspace is identified on maps with two key pieces of information: An area on the map - (often circular) marked with a specific boundary to denote its Class Altitude limits - using text inside the area or around the edge of the area (or standard altitudes if not specified) Control Zones Control zones are controlled airspace designated around aerodromes, they typically have a radius of either 5nm or 7nm Start at ground level Extend upwards to 3000' above aerodrome elevation (AAE) -unless otherwise specified Can be of Class B, C, D, or E It is very important to know if you are flying within a control zone. Since they start at ground level, so as soon as the UAV is airborne it is within that Class of Airspace

Class A Airspace Is high level airspace where there is a need to exclude VFR aircraft (IFR only) Pilots must have Class C Transponder and automatic pressure altitude reporting system and aircraft are subject to ATC clearances and instructions. Class A airspace usually begins: Above 18,000 ft ASL in Southern Control Area Above FL 230 in Northern Control Area Above FL270 in Arctic Control Area