US Airspace

There are a number of differences between flying in the UK and flying in the US and whilst you should check the latest copy of the FAA FAR/AIM for full guidance, an outline of some of the more pertinent differences are given in the book.

Full details of all of the following are given in the book and some may be viewed as examples on this site.

	How to Obtain an FAA Pilot Certificate with a CAA Licence
	Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs)
	Aeronautical Charts and Publications
	Aircraft Call Signs
	Ground Call Signs
	Altimeter Settings
	VFR Cruising Altitudes and Flight Levels
	Density Altitudes
	Controlled Airspace Definitions
	Special Use Airspace
	Flight Service Stations
	En-route Flight Advisory Service - Flight Watch
	VFR Flight Plans
	VFR Weather Minimums
	Controlled Field Procedures
	Uncontrolled Airfield Operations
	Common Traffic Advisory Frequency Procedures
	Visual Glide-slope Indicators
	Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways
	Terminal Radar Services
	VFR Radar Advisory Service
	Traffic Advisories - Flight Following
	VFR Corridors, Flyways and Transition Routes
	Emergency Services Available