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?

    <p>IFR flight plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of RVSM?

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

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

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

    What is the radius of Class D airspace?

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

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

    <p>500FT below, 1,000FT above, and 2,000FT horizontally</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Separation</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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