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What is the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night outside controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL?

3 miles

What is the normal radius of the procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace?

20 nautical miles

What is the minimum visibility required under VFR for takeoff from the Auburn Airport at sunrise?

1 statute mile

What are the basic VFR weather minima required to takeoff from the Onawa, IA (K36) airport during the day?

<p>1 statute mile, clear of clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for collision avoidance in an alert area?

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

What is the vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport?

<p>4000 feet AGL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over Sandpoint Airport at 1,200 feet AGL?

<p>3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?

<p>Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644?

<p>IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?

<p>Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the purposes for issuing a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is to?

<p>protect public figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for conducting takeoffs and landings at Shoshone County Airport at night?

<p>1 SM visibility and clear of clouds if remaining within one-half mile of the airport</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which airports is fixed-wing Special VFR not authorized?

<p>Dallas-Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a pilot have to fly through a restricted area?

<p>received prior authorization from the controlling agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does one know the floor of Class E airspace is 700 feet AGL?

<p>the fuzzy side of the magenta vignette</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the width of a Federal Airway from either side of the centerline?

<p>4 nautical miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of airspace system designations used in the United States?

<p>standardizes airspace classifications with other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, what is the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required?

<p>1 mile</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?

<p>class A</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a blue segmented circle on a Sectional Chart depict?

<p>class D</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?

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

What is the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight during operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL but less than 10,000 feet MSL?

<p>1000 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is uncontrolled airspace?

<p>class G airspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?

<p>Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

<p>Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of airspace over Tomlinson Airport (8J7)?

<p>Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required in Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport?

<p>An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?

<p>Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?

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

What is the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL but less than 10,000 feet MSL?

<p>500 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower classified as Class D airspace?

<p>when the associated control tower is in operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum radio equipment is required to land and take off at Norfolk International?

<p>Mode C transponder and two-way radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a special VFR clearance authorize a pilot to do while within Class D airspace?

<p>Operate VFR when visibility is at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field?

<p>4000 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum visibility and clearance from clouds required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?

<p>1 mile visibility and clear of clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace?

<p>1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility prior to entering Class C airspace?

<p>Two-way radio communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the day VFR visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over the town of Cooperstown, after departing from Cooperstown Airport at or below 700 feet AGL?

<p>1 mile and clear of clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over Sandpoint Airport at night at less than 700 feet AGL?

<p>3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions may pilots fly through a restricted area?

<p>With the controlling agency's authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?

<p>The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum visibility and vertical cloud clearance required for VFR flight in controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL?

<p>3 miles, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operations within Class B airspace?

<p>Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302B?

<p>Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Military Training Routes charted on sectional charts?

<p>To ensure the greatest practical level of safety for all flight operations and to allow the military to conduct low altitude, high-speed training</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the airspace overlying McKinney (TKI) controlled from the surface to?

<p>2,900 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include?

<p>18,000 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find additional information regarding R-2305 during preflight planning?

<p>On the Sectional Chart in the Special Use Airspace area</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Airspace and Weather Minimums Study Notes

  • Minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL is 3 statute miles.

  • Procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace typically has a radius of 20 nautical miles.

  • Minimum visibility required for takeoff from Auburn Airport at sunrise is 1 statute mile.

  • Basic VFR weather minima for takeoff from Onawa, IA airport during the day are 1 statute mile visibility, clear of clouds.

  • Collision avoidance responsibility in alert areas belongs to all pilots.

  • Vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is usually 4,000 feet AGL.

  • VFR operational requirements over Sandpoint Airport at 1,200 feet AGL during daylight include 3 miles visibility and specific cloud clearances (1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontally).

  • Required radio equipment for Class C airspace operations includes two-way radio, 4096-code transponder, and encoding altimeter.

  • Expect IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds over 250 knots along IR 644.

  • Pilots operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA) should exercise extreme caution during military activities.

  • Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) can be issued to protect public figures.

  • Minimum visibility for takeoffs and landings at Shoshone County Airport at night is 1 statute mile if within one-half mile of the airport.

  • Fixed-wing Special VFR is not authorized at Dallas-Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field airports.

  • Pilots may only fly through a restricted area with prior authorization from the controlling agency.

  • Class E airspace floor is identified by the fuzzy side of the magenta vignette on charts.

  • Width of a Federal Airway from centerline is 4 nautical miles.

  • U.S. airspace designations ensure standardization with other countries.

  • Minimum horizontal distance from clouds for VFR flight above 10,000 feet MSL and 1,200 feet AGL is 1 mile.

  • VFR flights are prohibited in Class A airspace.

  • A blue segmented circle on a Sectional Chart indicates Class D airspace.

  • Minimum flight visibility for VFR operations below 10,000 feet MSL on an airway is 3 statute miles.

  • Distance requirement above clouds in controlled airspace for VFR flight is 1,000 feet.

  • Class G airspace refers to uncontrolled airspace.

  • Minimum certification for Class B airspace operation requires a Private Pilot Certificate or a Student Pilot Certificate with endorsements.

  • Initial action before entering Class C airspace involves contacting approach control.

  • Tomlinson Airport (8J7) is classified as Class G airspace up to 1,200 feet AGL, and Class E from 1,200 feet AGL to 18,000 feet MSL.

  • An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are needed in Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport.

  • Military Training Routes (VR and IR) are essential for low altitude, high-speed military training while maintaining flight safety.

  • Minimum VFR visibility and clearance from clouds for daylight operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below is 1 mile and clear of clouds.

  • Basic VFR weather minimums in Class D airspace are a ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 miles.

  • Communication with ATC is required before entering Class C airspace.

  • Visibility and clearance requirements for VFR flight operations at night at Sandpoint Airport below 700 feet AGL mirror daytime requirements (3 miles visibility plus cloud clearances).

  • Special VFR operations in Class D airspace at night necessitate pilot instrument rating and IFR-equipped aircraft.

  • VFR flight in controlled airspace at 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL mandates 3 miles visibility and cloud clearance.

  • Minimum radio equipment for operations in Class B airspace consists of two-way radio, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

  • Restricted areas pose unusual hazards, such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles, which aircraft should be cautious of.

  • Additional information about restricted airspace can be found in the Special Use Airspace section of the Sectional Chart.

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This quiz focuses on key concepts regarding airspace regulations and weather minimums essential for VFR flight operations. Test your knowledge on visibility requirements and specific aviation airspace dimensions to enhance your flying skills. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts preparing for exams.

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