Preparing for Your Flight Training Program
For the CFI Program
Airspace, Cloud Clearance Requirements, and VFR Weather Minimums
Some pilots become complacent when it comes to reviewing airspace, cloud clearance requirements, and VFR weather minimums. Thorough understanding of these topics is critical to being able to teach them effectively to your students (and to the FAA examiner or inspector during your checkride).
Review these resources to increase your airspace and cloud clearance proficiency:
- FAA-S-8081-6C, Task J: National Airspace System
- 14 CFR part 71 and 73 - Airspace & Special Use Airspace
- 14 CFR 91.126 through 91.135, 91.155 & 91.157
- AIM Chapter 3
- AOPA Air Safety Course: Know Before You Go: Navigating Today's Airspace
- FAA Safety Airspace Interactive Courses
