Who can fly in class A?

Requirements to fly in Class A Airspace: An instrument rating and IFR flight plan. An aircraft that is appropriately equipped for instrument flight. DME for operating at and above FL240 (Distance Measuring Equipment, a fancy way of saying GPS or something that tells you how far you are from a VOR / navigational station ...



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Private pilots, however, are permitted to fly in every airspace class except for Class A, which requires an instrument rating. Private pilots who do have an instrument rating, however, are allowed to fly in Class A, but they cannot exceed 18,000 feet in altitude.

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Within Class A airspace, the aircraft must be equipped with a two-way radio (and you must remain two-way communication with ATC) and an altitude reporting transponder (Mode C). If you are navigating with the use of VORs, DME will be required above 24,000ft MSL.

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Class A. IFR flights only are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control service and are separated from each other. Class B. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control service and are separated from each other.

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These days most modern airlines offer travellers a choice of three or four service levels: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class.

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Here is an interesting bit of knowledge from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to share with your next airline seatmate: You are allowed to fly a 747 with a private pilot certificate. There is no legal requirement to have a certain certificate level to fly a specific type of aircraft.

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In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121. These airlines cannot employ pilots after they reach the age of 65. However, these pilots may stay on with a Part 121 carrier in some other role, such as flight engineer.

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In general, first class is the highest class offered, although some airlines have either branded their new products as above first class or offered business class as the highest class.

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Economy Class cabins are broken down into two categories. “Regular Economy” and “Premium Economy.” Economy Class seating is the most basic of accommodations.

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Class Bravo airspace (Class B) is that airspace surrounding the nation's busiest airports. Class B airspace supports both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations within.

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While it is not required to have an Instrument rating in order to be a Commercial Pilot, it is highly recommended. An Instrument rating is a practical transition from Private to Commercial.

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The Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91.119 indicates that, except when necessary for departure or landing, the minimum altitude over urban areas is 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and 500 feet AGL over rural areas.

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