Questions and Answers
What is an airway?
What is the definition of an Alert Area?
Airspace which may contain a high volume of pilot training activities or unusual aerial activities.
What is Class D airspace?
Airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet above airport elevation surrounding airports with control towers.
What does Class E airspace generally consist of?
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What characterizes Class G airspace?
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What does the term Conterminous U.S. refer to?
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What does Continental U.S. include?
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What is Controlled Airspace?
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What are Federal Airways?
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What defines a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
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What are Military Training Routes?
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What is the Mode C Veil?
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What is a National Security Area (NSA)?
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What defines a primary airport?
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What is a Prohibited Area?
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Study Notes
Airspace Definitions
- Airway: Controlled corridor in E airspace defined by radio navigational aids.
- Alert Area: Airspace with significant pilot training or unusual activities; depicted on charts to inform non-participating pilots. Collision avoidance is a shared responsibility.
Classifications of Airspace
- Class D Airspace: Extends from surface to 2,500 feet above airport elevation around control tower airports; requires two-way radio communication with ATC for entry; no VFR separation services provided.
- Class E Airspace: Controlled airspace not classified as A, B, C, or D; extends from surface or designated altitude to adjacent controlled airspace. Includes federal airways starting at 700 or 1,200 feet AGL. Generally starts at 14,500 feet MSL in the US.
- Class G Airspace: Uncontrolled airspace not designated as A, B, C, D, or E; operates without ATC control.
Geographic Definitions
- Conterminous U.S.: Refers to the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
- Continental U.S.: Comprises the 49 States on the North American continent and the District of Columbia, including Alaska but excluding Hawaii and territories.
Airspace Control and Regulations
- Controlled Airspace: Defined dimensions where ATC services are provided for IFR and certain VFR flights according to airspace classification.
- Federal Airways: Network serving aircraft operations below 18,000 feet MSL.
Special Use Airspace
- Military Operations Area (MOA): Designated airspace for military activities with potential limitations on non-participating aircraft operations.
- Military Training Routes: Established airspace for military training at speeds exceeding 250 knots IAS.
- Mode C Veil: Airspace within 30 nautical miles of a Class B airport where an operational Mode C transponder is mandatory.
- National Security Areas (NSA): Airspace established for increased security; pilots encouraged to avoid flying through these areas.
Airport Classifications
- Primary Airport: Major airport located at the center of Class B or C airspace.
Restricted Airspace
- Prohibited Area: Airspace where aircraft operation is strictly forbidden without permission; designated under 14 CFR Part 73.
- Restricted Area: Airspace subject to specific restrictions, allowing for some aircraft operations while imposing limitations; generally designated for joint use.
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