COMM.I.E — National Airspace System

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with the National Airspace System (NAS) operating under VFR as a commercial pilot.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.I.E.K1Types of airspace/airspace classes and associated requirements and limitations.
• CA.I.E.K2Charting symbology.
• CA.I.E.K3Special use airspace (SUA), special flight rules areas (SFRA), temporary flight restrictions (TFR), and other airspace areas.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.I.E.S1Identify and comply with the requirements for basic VFR weather minimums and flying in particular classes of airspace.
• CA.I.E.S2Correctly identify airspace and operate in accordance with associated communication and equipment requirements.
• CA.I.E.S3Identify the requirements for operating in SUA or within a TFR. Identify and comply with SATR and SFRA operations, if applicable.