Questions and Answers
What are Advisory Circulars (ACs)?
What is the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)?
The FAA's official guide to basic flight information and ATC procedures.
What is the purpose of the Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement?
It is used during the FAA Knowledge Exams at computer testing centers.
What is the abbreviation for Airport/Facility Directory?
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AGL stands for ____________.
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What is an Alert Area?
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What does an altimeter measure?
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What does ATC stand for?
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What is the Chart Supplement U.S.?
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Class A airspace is generally from __________ feet MSL.
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Class B airspace surrounds the nation's busiest airports and extends from __________ feet MSL.
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Class C airspace extends from the surface to __________ feet above airport elevation.
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Study Notes
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
- Informational documents created by the FAA for guidance within the aviation industry and general public.
- Intended to be informative, not regulatory, but often recommend FAA actions.
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Official FAA guide covering basic flight information and Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures.
- Contains essential aeronautical knowledge needed for flying in the U.S. National Airspace System.
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement
- Supplementary book for FAA Knowledge Exams at computer testing centers.
- Features full-color charts, referred to during exams for navigation and reference.
Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD)
- Now known as Chart Supplement in the U.S., providing detailed information on airports and aviation facilities.
- Covers both large and small airports along with related operational procedures.
AGL (Above Ground Level)
- Refers to height measurements above the actual ground surface rather than mean sea level (MSL).
Alert Area
- Designated airspace that alerts pilots to common activities in the area.
- Generally allows for flight without restrictions unless it involves other controlled airspace.
Altimeter
- An instrument that measures altitude relative to a fixed reference level.
ATC (Air Traffic Control)
- Ground-based service managing aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace.
- Key objectives include collision prevention, traffic organization, and support for pilots in non-controlled airspace.
Chart Supplement U.S.
- Civil Flight Information Publication updated every eight weeks by the FAA.
- Contains data on public-use airports, navigational facilities, military facilities, and communications information.
Class A Airspace
- Extends from 18,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) up to flight level 600.
- All operations require Instrument Flight Rules (IFR); not depicted on maps but understood.
Class B Airspace
- Encompasses airspace from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL around major airports.
- Requires ATC clearance for operations and provides aircraft separation services.
Class C Airspace
- Extends from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation for controlled towers with radar approach.
- Covers mid-size airports, requiring specified IFR operations or passenger enplanements.
Class D Airspace
- (Definition incomplete; context suggests it surrounds smaller airports with control towers and different operational requirements.)
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