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Airspace
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
We talk about the differences in the types of special use airspace. There are
MOAs, Warning Areas, Prohibited Areas, Alert Areas and more. Jim points out not
only the differences in the areas, but also how you can learn more about them on
a sectional chart.
Click here for graphics that go with the segment.
SweeneyCorp,
USUA, NAPPF
(Part 1) (11/14/06)
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
We talk about the differences in the types of special use airspace. There are
MOAs, Warning Areas, Prohibited Areas, Alert Areas and more. Jim points out not
only the differences in the areas, but also how you can learn more about them on
a sectional chart.
Click here for graphics that go with the segment.
SweeneyCorp,
USUA, NAPPF
(Part 2) (11/14/06)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
The bulk of
the airspace everyone shy of an Air Transport Pilot flies in is class E and
class G airspace. Recognizing what is what and where is where is still a mystery
for some. Unfortunately, the training chart put out by the FAA is not the
clearest. Well, Jim Sweeney helps us take some of the mystery out of reading the
sectionals and the US Airspace at a Glance Chart. To follow along, you may want
to visit:
Reading the US Airspace at a Glance Chart.
SweeneyCorp,
USUA, NAPPF.
(Part 1) (4/18/06)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
The bulk of
the airspace everyone shy of an Air Transport Pilot flies in is class E and
class G airspace. Recognizing what is what and where is where is still a mystery
for some. Unfortunately, the training chart put out by the FAA is not the
clearest. Well, Jim Sweeney helps us take some of the mystery out of reading the
sectionals and the US Airspace at a Glance Chart. To follow along, you may want
to visit:
Reading the US Airspace at a Glance Chart.
SweeneyCorp,
USUA, NAPPF.
(Part 2) (4/18/06)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
There have
been some questions about Mode C veils, Light Sport Aircraft and encoding
transponders. What do you do as an N-numbered aircraft flying in the Mode C
veil? Luckily we have Jim Sweeney available to sort out what you need to do to
keep yourself straight. SweeneyCorp,
USUA, NAPPF.
(Part 1) (3/21/06)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
There have
been some questions about Mode C veils, Light Sport Aircraft and encoding
transponders. What do you do as an N-numbered aircraft flying in the Mode C
veil? Luckily we have Jim Sweeney available to sort out what you need to do to
keep yourself straight. SweeneyCorp,
USUA, NAPPF.
(Part 2) (3/21/06)
Jim
Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
A lot of pilots live close
to or even under Military Operation Areas (MOAs). While it is a good idea to
avoid flying in an MOA, it is also good to know when the MOA really is
active so you can avoid flying during busy training times. Jim Sweeney talks
about how you can learn more about MOAs.
SweeneyCorp,
USUA,
NAPPF (9/6/05)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
A
listener wrote in with a question about flying rules and etiquette over
wetlands, national parks and such. Of course we have Jim Sweeney on call to
answer questions just like that. He tells us all about that special
airspace, how you can find it (or avoid it), and how you should behave in
it. SweeneyCorp,
USUA, NAPPF
(8/16/05)
Graphic for Special Use Airspace - National Parks go to
SUA National Parks
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Most pilots are used to looking at Special use Airspace (Restricted Areas,
Alert Areas, etc.) and Military Operational Areas
(MOAs) as airspace that starts at Ground Level and terminates somewhere
close to the moon. Actually, the airspaces have specific floors and ceilings
that you should know about if you live close to one. Jim Sweeney tells us
how to find the altitudes so you can stay safe and worry-free.
Special Use Airspace in 3 Dimensions.
SweeneyCorp,
USUA,
NAPPF (6/21/05)
Jim
Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
We visit with Jim Sweeney
about flying in Class D Airspace. We talk about finding the right
frequencies, communicating with the tower and more. Follow along with us on
our page about
Operating in Class D Airspace.
SweeneyCorp,
USUA,
NAPPF (6/14/05)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
Jim brings up the subject of maneuvering through the some of the most common
types of airspace you normally pilot through, Class E and G. Learn what you
need to know to navigate through these areas! Follow along on the
Class E and G Airspace web page! (Part 1) (3/16/04)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
Jim brings up the subject of maneuvering through the some of the most common
types of airspace you normally pilot through, Class E and G. Learn what you
need to know to navigate through these areas! Follow along on the
Class E and G Airspace web page! (Part 2) (3/16/04)
Text & Graphic for
Class E & Class G Airspace Sound Clip
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
Jim brings up the subject of maneuvering through the one of the most common
controlled types of airspace you may have to pilot through, Class D. Learn
what you need to know to navigate through these areas! Follow along on the
Class D and E Airspace web page! (Part 1) (3/2/04)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
Jim brings up the subject of maneuvering through the one of the most common
controlled types of airspace you may have to pilot through, Class D. Learn
what you need to know to navigate through these areas! Follow along on the
Class D and E Airspace web page! (Part 2) (3/2/04)
Text & Graphic for Class D & Class E Airspace
Sound Clip
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
"Special Use Airspace". Knowing how to recognize military operation areas,
alert areas, training routes and the like is important if they are in your
area. Learn if they are! Part 1 covers Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas,
and Warning Areas and how they look on a Sectional. (Part 1) (12/9/03)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF President and USUA Board Member
"Special Use Airspace". Knowing how to recognize military operation areas,
alert areas, training routes and the like is important if they are in your
area. Learn if they are! Part 2 covers Military Operational Areas (MOAs),
and Military Training Routes and how they look on a Sectional. (Part 2)
(12/9/03)
Text & Graphics for Special Use Airspace
Sound Clip
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF
A while back we began talking with Jim about Special Use Airspace. Those are
the Military Operational Areas, Restricted Airspace and the like. Jim joins
us to finish up our conversation about this important topic.
www.nappf.com (7/29/03)
Jim Sweeney, NAPPF
Unlocking the secrets of Special Use Airspace. Learn about Alert Areas,
Military Operational Areas, Restricted Areas, Prohibited Areas and more. Jim
Sweeney will help us determine where they are, what they are and if and when
we can fly in them. www.nappf.com
(6/17/03)