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What is the typical altitude range for Class A airspace?
What is the typical altitude range for Class A airspace?
Class A airspace is specifically charted on aviation maps.
Class A airspace is specifically charted on aviation maps.
False (B)
What was the original purpose for the creation of jet advisory areas?
What was the original purpose for the creation of jet advisory areas?
To provide advisory services to civilian and military turbojet aircraft operating at high altitudes.
Class A airspace evolved from the jet advisory areas that were created in the 1960s to provide advisory services to civilian and military turbojet aircraft operating at _______ altitudes.
Class A airspace evolved from the jet advisory areas that were created in the 1960s to provide advisory services to civilian and military turbojet aircraft operating at _______ altitudes.
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Match the descriptions to the airspace class:
Match the descriptions to the airspace class:
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What action was required of air traffic controllers within jet advisory areas to ensure separation of IFR aircraft?
What action was required of air traffic controllers within jet advisory areas to ensure separation of IFR aircraft?
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Air traffic controllers were usually in radio contact with VFR aircraft within jet advisory areas.
Air traffic controllers were usually in radio contact with VFR aircraft within jet advisory areas.
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Why were controllers forced to issue numerous unnecessary vectors to IFR aircraft within the jet advisory areas?
Why were controllers forced to issue numerous unnecessary vectors to IFR aircraft within the jet advisory areas?
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What is the primary purpose of Class E airspace?
What is the primary purpose of Class E airspace?
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Class E airspace has a defined vertical limit.
Class E airspace has a defined vertical limit.
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What is the purpose of 'catch' points in air travel?
What is the purpose of 'catch' points in air travel?
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Pilots will use victor airways and jet routes to define their route of flight in the redesigned high-altitude environment.
Pilots will use victor airways and jet routes to define their route of flight in the redesigned high-altitude environment.
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Name one type of Class E airspace that begins at 700 or 1,200 feet AGL.
Name one type of Class E airspace that begins at 700 or 1,200 feet AGL.
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What designation character is assigned to all waypoints within the contiguous forty-eight U.S. states?
What designation character is assigned to all waypoints within the contiguous forty-eight U.S. states?
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Most of the airspace east of the Rocky Mountains and above __________ feet AGL is designated as Class E airspace.
Most of the airspace east of the Rocky Mountains and above __________ feet AGL is designated as Class E airspace.
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Which of the following best describes airspace used for transitions?
Which of the following best describes airspace used for transitions?
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NRS waypoints will eventually have a grid resolution of _____ minutes of latitude by _____ degree of longitude.
NRS waypoints will eventually have a grid resolution of _____ minutes of latitude by _____ degree of longitude.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Class E airspace automatically requires communication between pilots and ATC.
Class E airspace automatically requires communication between pilots and ATC.
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What will pilots use for navigation around areas of special use airspace?
What will pilots use for navigation around areas of special use airspace?
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What is the maximum altitude for offshore airspace areas in Class E?
What is the maximum altitude for offshore airspace areas in Class E?
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How often will NRS waypoints be established for latitude and longitude upon initial implementation?
How often will NRS waypoints be established for latitude and longitude upon initial implementation?
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Class E surface area extensions provide __________ airspace to contain standard instrument approach procedures.
Class E surface area extensions provide __________ airspace to contain standard instrument approach procedures.
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Match the following forms of Class E airspace with their descriptions:
Match the following forms of Class E airspace with their descriptions:
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Class E airspace includes areas that serve as extensions to Class B, C, and D surface areas designated for an airport.
Class E airspace includes areas that serve as extensions to Class B, C, and D surface areas designated for an airport.
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What is the maximum altitude of Class D airspace above the airport elevation?
What is the maximum altitude of Class D airspace above the airport elevation?
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Pilots must establish two-way radio communication with the air traffic control tower before entering Class D airspace.
Pilots must establish two-way radio communication with the air traffic control tower before entering Class D airspace.
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What colors are used to depict Class D airspace on sectional and terminal charts?
What colors are used to depict Class D airspace on sectional and terminal charts?
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Class D airspace generally contains the published _______ procedures.
Class D airspace generally contains the published _______ procedures.
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Match the following airspace terms with their respective descriptions:
Match the following airspace terms with their respective descriptions:
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What happens to Class D airspace extensions that exceed 2 miles in length?
What happens to Class D airspace extensions that exceed 2 miles in length?
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Aircraft operating within Class D airspace may exceed indicated airspeeds of 200 knots without ATC authorization.
Aircraft operating within Class D airspace may exceed indicated airspeeds of 200 knots without ATC authorization.
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What is required for VFR pilots to fly through Class D airspace?
What is required for VFR pilots to fly through Class D airspace?
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During hours when the control tower is not in operation, Class E _______ area rules are applicable.
During hours when the control tower is not in operation, Class E _______ area rules are applicable.
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What is the primary reason for the restrictions on airspeed in Class D airspace?
What is the primary reason for the restrictions on airspeed in Class D airspace?
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What is the standard altimeter setting pilots should use when operating at or above 18,000 feet MSL?
What is the standard altimeter setting pilots should use when operating at or above 18,000 feet MSL?
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Pilots operating at high altitudes are more concerned about actual altitude above ground than low-altitude pilots.
Pilots operating at high altitudes are more concerned about actual altitude above ground than low-altitude pilots.
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What term is used to describe a cruising altitude at or above 18,000 feet MSL?
What term is used to describe a cruising altitude at or above 18,000 feet MSL?
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When operating at or above the transition level, pilots must reset their altimeters to _____ inches of mercury.
When operating at or above the transition level, pilots must reset their altimeters to _____ inches of mercury.
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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At what feet is the transition level?
At what feet is the transition level?
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FL 250 indicates a barometric altimeter indication of 25,000 feet.
FL 250 indicates a barometric altimeter indication of 25,000 feet.
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What is the main benefit of pilots resetting their altimeters to a standard setting at high altitudes?
What is the main benefit of pilots resetting their altimeters to a standard setting at high altitudes?
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As aircraft descend through FL 180, pilots reset their altimeter to the local _____ pressure.
As aircraft descend through FL 180, pilots reset their altimeter to the local _____ pressure.
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What is the primary concern of the ATC system regarding aircraft separation?
What is the primary concern of the ATC system regarding aircraft separation?
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Study Notes
Airspace Classifications
- Airspace is categorized into different classes (A-G) based on restrictions and control.
- Class A is most restrictive, Class G is least.
- Class A airspace extends from 18,000 feet MSL to FL 600. It includes airspace over waters within 12 nautical miles of the US coast and designated international airspace.
- Air traffic control provides separation services in Class A airspace.
- Pilots operating within Class A airspace must comply with instrument flight rules (IFR) and receive clearance from air traffic control (ATC).
Class B Airspace
- Class B airspace is the airspace surrounding a country's busiest airports in terms of IFR operations and passenger enplanements.
- It extends from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL.
- Pilots must operate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and obtain specific clearances before entering.
Class C Airspace
- It encircles medium-activity airports with an operational control tower.
- It extends from the surface up to 4,000 feet above the airport's elevation.
- It has two parts, a core surface area and a shelf area.
- All pilots, whether flying under instrument (IFR) or visual flight rules (VFR), must follow instructions from air traffic control (ATC) within the airspace.
Class D Airspace
- It surrounds airports with operational control towers.
- It extends from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation.
- Pilots need ATC clearance before operating within the airspace.
Class E Airspace
- It's uncontrolled airspace that extends upward to adjacent controlled airspace.
- It's charted on sectional, terminal, and en-route charts.
- It often serves as a transition area between controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
- In Class E airspace there are no defined vertical limits
- It is utilized above Class D airspace.
Class G Airspace
- It's uncontrolled airspace.
- ATC does not provide separation services.
- Pilots operate under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Special Use Airspace
- It contains prohibited and restricted areas.
- Prohibited areas require absolute avoidance of the airspace.
- Restricted areas apply specific restrictions.
- Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) are imposed to deal with emergencies or events.
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Test your knowledge on the different classifications of airspace. This quiz covers the characteristics, requirements, and regulations for Classes A, B, and C of airspace. Understand the restrictions and control measures associated with each class.
