POSITIVE CONTROL AREA (See CLASS A Airspace)
PRIVATE PILOT The Private pilot certificate allows flying passengers for personal transportation and business.
Positive control - The separation of all air traffic within designated airspace as directed by air traffic controllers.
In 1960, the FAA began successful testing of a system under which flights in certain positive control areas were required to carry a radar beacon, called a transponder that identified the aircraft and helped to improve radar performance.
The key factor in recovery from a stall is regaining positive control of the aircraft by reducing the angle of attack. At the first indication of a stall, the wing angle of attack must be decreased to allow the wings to regain lift.
While all commercial airline aircraft are controlled every step of the way, the same level of positive control does not always extend to general aviation aircraft. These aircraft can, and often do, fly in uncontrolled airspace, outside the ATC system.
A controlled area or container used to store tools or equipment and maintain order, positive control, and ease of inventory.
CLASS A Airspace Airspace between 18,000 and 60,000 feet MSL over the conterminous United States. IFR clearances are required for all aircraft operating in CLASS A airspace. Formerly called the Positive Control Area.
 See also: Aircraft, Navigation, Weather, Flight, Airport
  
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