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TEACHING TECHNIQUE
EXAMPLE 3
We dropped our pin just north of North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) in Nevada. What airspace will the
rocket transition through? (Hint: be sure to reference the Special Use Airspace information at the
bottom of the graphic.)
ANSWER:
1. SURFACE - 4,499' MSL = CLASS D
2. 4,500' MSL - 4,999' MSL = CLASS E
3. 5,000' MSL - 10,000' MSL = CLASS B
4. 10,001' MSL - 17,000' MSL = ALERT AREA (A-481)
5. 10,001' MSL - 17,999' MSL = CLASS E
6. FL180 - FL600 = CLASS A
Here we can expect to transition through airspace no less than six different times! One small detail
that's easy to miss is the minus sign in "-45" for this Class D airspace's height. The minus sign signifies
that North Las Vegas's Class D airspace extends up to, but does not include, 4,500' msl due to the
neighboring shelf of Class B.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO QUIZ STUDENTS (AND
OURSELVES FOR THAT MATTER) ON THE FINER POINTS
OF AIRSPACE. BUT MY FAVORITE METHOD IS TO USE
THE "ROCKET" TECHNIQUE.
It also helps mixing in Special Use Airspace (SUA), such as Alert Areas, as part of our lesson. In this
example, we have an Alert Area (A-481) to consider. An interesting characteristic of Alert Areas is
that they do not extend into Class A, B, C, and D airspace, or Class E airport surface areas, even though
they may be printed over them. So even though A-481 is published for 7,000' msl - 17,000' msl, it only
applies to us starting at 10,001' MSL due to Class B airspace.
Lastly, charted SUA also includes the hours of operation, altitudes, and the controlling agency. If you're
using a paper sectional, you can find this important information along the margin of the chart. If
you're using an electronic flight bag, check with your provider for more details.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2
CFItoCFI Newsletter—Vol. 11, Issue 2
CFI Notes and Letters
In the Spotlight: COVID-19 and How to Prepare to Fly Again
Rejected Takeoffs—Lessons Learned from a First Solo
Safety Webinars: Hone Your Skills—Be Well-Informed
ASI Message: Fly with Focus—Help Lower Insurance Rates
CFI News
CFI Tips: Share the Joy!
Teaching Technique: Simplifying Airspace with Rocket Science
There I Was... Midair
CFI Tools: Public Benefit Flying—Feed Your Passion
CFI's Point of View: No Airspeed Indicator! Can You Fly the Airplane?
Beyond Proficient: Teach Your Students Well
You Can Fly: Flight Training Experience Project—Lights, Camera, Action!
Safety Quiz: Thunderstorms
Lessons Learned: Onboard Weather Display—What You See May Not Be What You Get
Chief's Corner: New Checklists
Pilot Safety Announcement: Phone Home
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - CFItoCFI Newsletter—Vol. 11, Issue 2
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - CFI Notes and Letters
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 3
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - In the Spotlight: COVID-19 and How to Prepare to Fly Again
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - Rejected Takeoffs—Lessons Learned from a First Solo
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 7
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - Safety Webinars: Hone Your Skills—Be Well-Informed
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - ASI Message: Fly with Focus—Help Lower Insurance Rates
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 11
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - CFI News
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 13
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 14
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 15
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - CFI Tips: Share the Joy!
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 17
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 18
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - Teaching Technique: Simplifying Airspace with Rocket Science
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 20
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 21
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 22
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - There I Was... Midair
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - CFI Tools: Public Benefit Flying—Feed Your Passion
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - CFI's Point of View: No Airspeed Indicator! Can You Fly the Airplane?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 26
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - Beyond Proficient: Teach Your Students Well
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 28
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - You Can Fly: Flight Training Experience Project—Lights, Camera, Action!
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 30
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - Safety Quiz: Thunderstorms
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - Lessons Learned: Onboard Weather Display—What You See May Not Be What You Get
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 33
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - Chief's Corner: New Checklists
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 35
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 11 Issue 2 - 36
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