Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is a recording from a live aviation safety seminar focused on one of the most fundamental — and often misunderstood — topics in flying: airspace.
We start with the basics and build from the ground up, beginning with Class G and working all the way through Class B. Along the way, I use ForeFlight to help visualize how airspace actually works in the real world.
Whether you’re a student pilot or an experienced aviator, this is designed to be both a refresher and a deeper look at how to think about airspace in practical terms.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How airspace is structured from the ground up
Key differences between each class of airspace
Common mistakes pilots make with airspace
How to use ForeFlight to better understand what you’re seeing
Real-world application, not just memorization
If you’re preparing for a checkride or just want to sharpen your understanding, this will help connect the dots.
Related Resources:
👉 Full Airspace Blog Breakdown: https://vsl.aero/blog/airspace-refresher-foreflight-class-g-through-sfra.html
👉 Private Pilot Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXQn2xPjpDcd30M2eu4oTht8oPE1jg7Z
👉 Instrument Pilot Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXQn2xPjpDf-EilZNCGy7REsOKE-wkx6
👉 Commercial Pilot Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXQn2xPjpDfiJ9Yix2x4XNZXFazi_tpr
Join the VSL Aviation Community:
👉 Discord: discord.gg/4bBa4TcP3J
👉 ACE Guide: https://vsl.aero/aceguide
If you found this helpful, consider subscribing and sharing it with another pilot.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Seminar Overview
00:52 What This Airspace Session Will Cover
01:24 Using ForeFlight as a Teaching Tool
02:15 The Foundation: Class G Airspace
06:30 Transitioning from Class G to Controlled Airspace
09:45 Class E Airspace Explained
15:10 Understanding Class D Airspace
20:30 Class C Airspace Breakdown
27:40 Class B Airspace Deep Dive
35:10 Airspace Layers & How They Interact
41:20 Common Airspace Mistakes Pilots Make
47:30 Using ForeFlight to Visualize Airspace
55:10 Real-World Examples & Practical Tips
01:02:45 Q&A and Scenario Discussion
01:10:00 Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up
This is a recording from a live aviation safety seminar focused on one of the most fundamental — and often misunderstood — topics in flying: airspace.
We start with the basics and build from the ground up, beginning with Class G and working all the way through Class B. Along the way, I use ForeFlight to help visualize how airspace actually works in the real world.
Whether you’re a student pilot or an experienced aviator, this is designed to be both a refresher and a deeper look at how to think about airspace in practical terms.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How airspace is structured from the ground up
Key differences between each class of airspace
Common mistakes pilots make with airspace
How to use ForeFlight to better understand what you’re seeing
Real-world application, not just memorization
If you’re preparing for a checkride or just want to sharpen your understanding, this will help connect the dots.
Related Resources:
👉 Full Airspace Blog Breakdown: https://vsl.aero/blog/airspace-refresher-foreflight-class-g-through-sfra.html
👉 Private Pilot Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXQn2xPjpDcd30M2eu4oTht8oPE1jg7Z
👉 Instrument Pilot Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXQn2xPjpDf-EilZNCGy7REsOKE-wkx6
👉 Commercial Pilot Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXQn2xPjpDfiJ9Yix2x4XNZXFazi_tpr
Join the VSL Aviation Community:
👉 Discord: discord.gg/4bBa4TcP3J
👉 ACE Guide: https://vsl.aero/aceguide
If you found this helpful, consider subscribing and sharing it with another pilot.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Seminar Overview
00:52 What This Airspace Session Will Cover
01:24 Using ForeFlight as a Teaching Tool
02:15 The Foundation: Class G Airspace
06:30 Transitioning from Class G to Controlled Airspace
09:45 Class E Airspace Explained
15:10 Understanding Class D Airspace
20:30 Class C Airspace Breakdown
27:40 Class B Airspace Deep Dive
35:10 Airspace Layers & How They Interact
41:20 Common Airspace Mistakes Pilots Make
47:30 Using ForeFlight to Visualize Airspace
55:10 Real-World Examples & Practical Tips
01:02:45 Q&A and Scenario Discussion
01:10:00 Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up
