Air Traffic Control: Classes of Airspace

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What is the primary purpose of dividing airspace?

  • To efficiently manage air traffic (correct)
  • To prioritize commercial over private aircraft
  • To provide different levels of safety
  • To separate military and civilian aircraft

What is the minimum visibility requirement for VFR operations in Class B airspace?

  • 3 SM (correct)
  • 5 SM
  • 2 SM
  • 1 SM

What is the speed limit below 10,000 feet MSL in Class B airspace?

  • 220 KNOTS
  • 180 KNOTS
  • 200 KNOTS
  • 250 KNOTS (correct)

What type of flight plan is required in Class A airspace?

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What is the primary purpose of RVSM?

<p>To reduce vertical separation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is required for operations in Class A airspace?

<p>Instrument-rated aircraft with two-way radio communication and transponder with Mode-C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum visibility requirement for operating under VFR in Class C airspace?

<p>3SM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum airspeed requirement for aircraft operating below 2,500ft AGL and within 4NM of the primary Class C airport?

<p>200 KNOTS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ATC services in Class C airspace?

<p>Both IFR/IFR and IFR/VFR separation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general altitude range of Class C airspace?

<p>From 1,200ft to 4,000ft above airport elevation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius of Class D airspace?

<p>Varies between 3NM and 7NM (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum cloud clearance requirement for operating under VFR in Class C airspace?

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What is the airspeed requirement below 10,000FT MSL in Class D airspace?

<p>250 knots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the pilot in Class G airspace?

<p>Looking out and avoiding other aircraft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the visibility requirement for VFR operations in Class E airspace below 10,000FT MSL?

<p>3 SM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What service is not provided for VFR operations in Class E airspace?

<p>Separation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions may a pilot enter or leave Class D airspace with Special VFR?

<p>With 1 statute mile of visibility, remaining clear of clouds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of airspace is not controlled by ATC, except when associated with a temporary control tower?

<p>Class G airspace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Purpose of dividing airspace

To efficiently manage air traffic.

VFR visibility requirement in Class B

3 statute miles (SM) visibility required.

Speed limit below 10,000 feet in Class B

The speed limit is 250 knots.

Flight plan in Class A airspace

Requires an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) plan.

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Purpose of RVSM

To reduce vertical separation between aircraft.

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Equipment for Class A airspace

Requires instrument-rated aircraft and two-way communication.

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VFR visibility in Class C airspace

Minimum visibility is also 3 statute miles.

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Max airspeed near Class C airport

200 knots below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 NM.

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ATC services in Class C airspace

Provides separation for both IFR/IFR and IFR/VFR.

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Altitude range of Class C airspace

Ranges from 1,200 feet to 4,000 feet above the airport.

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Radius of Class D airspace

Varies between 3 NM and 7 NM.

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Cloud clearance in Class C

Cloud clearance: 500 ft below, 1,000 ft above, 2,000 ft horizontally.

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Airspeed in Class D airspace

Airspeed limit is also 250 knots.

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Pilot responsibility in Class G

Pilot must look out and avoid other aircraft.

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VFR visibility in Class E below 10,000 ft

Requires 3 statute miles of visibility.

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Services in Class E airspace

VFR operations do not receive separation services.

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Special VFR in Class D airspace

Requires 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds.

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Characteristics of Class G airspace

Uncontrolled airspace, no ATC except near towers.

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