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?

IFR flight plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of RVSM?

To reduce vertical separation Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is required for operations in Class A airspace?

Instrument-rated aircraft with two-way radio communication and transponder with Mode-C Signup and view all the answers

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

3SM 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?

200 KNOTS Signup and view all the answers

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

Both IFR/IFR and IFR/VFR separation Signup and view all the answers

What is the general altitude range of Class C airspace?

From 1,200ft to 4,000ft above airport elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius of Class D airspace?

Varies between 3NM and 7NM Signup and view all the answers

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

500FT below, 1,000FT above, and 2,000FT horizontally Signup and view all the answers

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

250 knots Signup and view all the answers

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

Looking out and avoiding other aircraft Signup and view all the answers

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

3 SM Signup and view all the answers

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

Separation Signup and view all the answers

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

With 1 statute mile of visibility, remaining clear of clouds Signup and view all the answers

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

Class G airspace Signup and view all the answers