Pilot Test ZoneAirspace classification
Airspace is divided into classes A through G, each with different requirements for communication, clearances, and VMC minima. A PPL(A) pilot must know where they may fly and which rules apply.
Key points
- Classes A–G and their use
- VMC minima per class
- Controlled vs uncontrolled airspace
- Clearances to enter controlled airspace
Topics in this subject
PPL(A) licensing
The PPL(A) licence has defined requirements for age, flight hours, aeromedical certification, and ratings. The exam tests how the licence is obtained and kept valid.
Rules of the air
The rules of the air define right-of-way, avoidance, and in-flight conduct. They are the foundation of safely sharing the sky with other aircraft.
Practise questions on this topic in the Pilot Test Zone app.
