Online Ground School (Private Pilot)
Lesson 15.7: Special Use Airspace
Special Use Airspace
Reference: ACS PA.I.E.K3, AIM Sec. 3-4-1
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Military Operating Area
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Prohibited Area
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Restricted Area
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Warning Area
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National Security TFR
Military Operating Area (MOA)
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Shown by a magenta hash line
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With name of MOA and ending with MOA (SUNDANCE MOA)
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You CAN fly in a MOA
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You do not need clearance
Sundance MOA
Prohibited Area
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Shown by a blue hash line
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With 'P' and ending with a number (P-51)
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You can NOT fly in a Prohibited Area, MUST fly around
Prohibited Area P-51
Not Area 51
Restricted Area
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Shown by a blue hash line
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With 'R' and ending with a number (R-2916)
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You CAN fly in a Restricted Area
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If the area is dead (not active)
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You can NOT fly in a Restricted Area
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If the area is active
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Contact ATC and ask or contact the ATC agency via the frequency on your sectional chart
Restricted Area R-2916

Warning Area W-292W
Warning Area
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Shown by a blue hash line
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With 'W' and ending with a number (W-292W)
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Found off the coast
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Low control area or low radar coverage
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
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Show up at any given time.
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ALWAYS Check NOTAMs or Call FSS, and make sure your digital maps are update and most current.
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Used for Sporting Events, VIP movement, Firefighting, etc.
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Shown ONLY on digital maps by a red line
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You can NOT fly into a TFR
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If you do fly into one, you WILL LOSE your Pilot Certificate