Airspace Classification and Regulations Quiz
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How far can you expect Class G airspace to extend above the surface of a mountain peak with an elevation of 14,128 feet MSL?

1,500 feet AGL (15,628 MSL)

What is the minimum distance from clouds that you must maintain while flying in Class G airspace when operating above 1,200 feet AGL but below 10,000 feet MSL?

500 feet below clouds, 1,000 feet above clouds, 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds

What is the floor of Class A airspace?

18,000 feet MSL

You can fly VFR in Class A airspace.

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

In which type of special use airspace might you find parachute jumping, glider towing, or high concentrations of student pilot training?

<p>Alert Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of special use airspace extends three nautical miles outward off the coast of the United States?

<p>Warning Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can you fly in a prohibited area?

<p>When cleared by the controlling agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal ceiling of Class C airspace?

<p>4,000 feet AGL</p> Signup and view all the answers

With reported visibility of one statute mile, you can land at a Class C airport using basic VFR weather minimums.

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

What minimum type of transponder is required when operating in Class C airspace?

<p>Mode C</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is your first step when planning to land at a Class C airport?

<p>Establish two-way radio communication with ATC prior to entering the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions of Victor airways?

<p>Four nautical miles on either side of the airway centerline, from 1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the VFR flight visibility and cloud clearance minimums when operating at 7,500 feet MSL in Class E airspace?

<p>Three statute miles, 500 feet below clouds, 1,000 feet above clouds, 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

When flying VFR in Class E airspace, you must meet certification requirements.

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

What is the primary difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace?

<p>ATC exercises control over controlled airspace, but not normally over uncontrolled airspace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the six primary classes of airspace over the United States?

<p>A, B, C, D, E, and G</p> Signup and view all the answers

A standing NOTAM applies to events like major league baseball, NFL, or NCAA Division I football games.

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

What does a national security area (NSA) designate?

<p>An area where pilots are requested to avoid flight for increased security of ground facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the lateral boundary of Class D airspace is correct?

<p>The lateral boundary of Class D airspace can include extensions for instrument procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum VFR flight visibility requirement in Class D airspace?

<p>Three statute miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must you contact the primary airport control tower when departing from a Class D satellite airport without a control tower?

<p>As soon as practicable after takeoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal vertical boundary of Class B airspace?

<p>10,000 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the VFR weather minimum for Class B airspace with regard to clouds?

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

What is the purpose of a VFR corridor?

<p>To help pilots navigate through Class B airspace without having to communicate with ATC</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is required for VFR operations in Class B airspace?

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

Prior to departing an airport in Class B airspace, what information should you provide to ATC?

<p>Intended altitude and route</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum weather conditions are required for aircraft operating under special VFR clearances?

<p>One-mile flight visibility and clear of clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what plan might special security instructions be issued during a defense emergency?

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

TFRs are established by NOTAMs that provide area dimensions and operating restrictions.

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

Which are requirements for operating under VFR near and within the Washington DC SFRA?

<p>Between 60 NM and 30 NM from the Washington (DCA) VOR—FAA Special Awareness Training; maximum speed of 230 knots</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you penetrate an area with security-related flight restrictions and are intercepted by U.S. military or law enforcement aircraft?

<p>Follow instructions from the intercepting aircraft given by visual signals or radio communications until positively released.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A military jet appears to your left, then performs an abrupt 90° turn without crossing your flight path. What does this mean and what is the correct response?

<p>You are free to go. Rock your wings to acknowledge and proceed on course.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Class G Airspace

  • Class G airspace extends 1,500 feet AGL above mountain peaks; for a peak of 14,128 feet MSL, it reaches 15,628 feet MSL.
  • Minimum cloud distance while flying in Class G above 1,200 feet AGL: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

Class A and B Airspace

  • Floor of Class A airspace is at 18,000 feet MSL.
  • VFR is not permitted in Class A airspace.
  • Normal vertical boundary of Class B airspace is at 10,000 feet MSL.
  • VFR weather minimums for Class B: clear of clouds.

Class C Airspace

  • Normal ceiling of Class C airspace is 4,000 feet AGL.
  • To land at a Class C airport with visibility at one statute mile, basic VFR minimums cannot be met.
  • Required equipment for Class C airspace includes Mode C transponder.
  • Establish two-way radio communication with ATC before entering Class C airspace.

Class D Airspace

  • Minimum VFR flight visibility requirement in Class D airspace is three statute miles.
  • When departing a Class D satellite airport without a control tower, contact the primary airport control tower as soon as practicable after takeoff.

Class E Airspace

  • VFR visibility and cloud clearance minimums at 7,500 feet MSL in Class E: three statute miles visibility, 500 feet below clouds, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
  • No certification requirements for flying VFR in Class E airspace.

Special Use Airspace

  • Activities like parachute jumping and glider towing may occur in Alert Areas.
  • Warning Areas extend three nautical miles outward off the U.S. coast.
  • Prohibited areas may only be entered when authorized by the controlling agency.
  • TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions) apply to events like major league sports, preventing aircraft operations within three nautical miles of stadiums with over 30,000 seats.

National Security Areas

  • Designated areas where pilots are requested to avoid flight for increased security, known as National Security Areas (NSA).

Victor Airways

  • Dimensions of Victor airways are four nautical miles on either side of the airway centerline, from 1,200 feet AGL to just below 18,000 feet MSL.

Special VFR and ADIZ

  • Special VFR clearances require minimum visibility of one mile and being clear of clouds.
  • Special security instructions may be issued during defense emergencies under ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone).

Washington DC SFRA

  • Within the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA), pilots must complete FAA Special Awareness Training and maintain a maximum speed of 230 knots between 30 and 60 nautical miles from DCA VOR.

Interception Procedures

  • If intercepted by military or law enforcement aircraft while within security-related flight restrictions, follow their visual signals or radio communications until released.

Flight Communication

  • Provide ATC with intended altitude and route before departing in Class B airspace.
  • Utilize a two-way radio and Mode C transponder while operating in Class B airspace.

Class D Operational Procedures

  • Lateral boundaries of Class D may include extensions for instrument procedures.

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Test your knowledge on various classes of airspace including Class G, A, B, C, and D. Understand the regulations, minimum visibility requirements, and specific equipment needed for safe flying in these airspaces. This quiz is essential for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

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