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Airspace Systems Overview Quiz

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

  • Reduces flight time
  • Increases air traffic over cities
  • Standardizes airspace classifications with other countries (correct)
  • Promotes international air travel

    • What is uncontrolled airspace classified as?

    Class G

    What is the vertical range of Class G airspace?

    Surface to either 1200 ft AGL or 700 ft AGL

    What height does Class E airspace not include?

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

    A VFR pilot flying in Class G airspace has increased cloud and visibility restrictions due to potential IFR traffic.

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

    Where on a chart can you identify that the floor of Class E airspace is 700 feet AGL?

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

    What airspace does a blue segmented circle on a sectional chart represent?

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

    The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are determined by what?

    <p>The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is always classified as Class D airspace.

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

    Two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landing or takeoffs at all towered airports regardless of weather conditions.

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

    What happens to the airspace designation when a control tower in Class D airspace ceases operations?

    <p>The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before entering Class C airspace, what must a pilot establish?

    <p>Two-way radio communication with the Air Traffic Control facility.</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 must all aircraft operations within Class C airspace be equipped with?

    <p>A 4096-code transponder with Mode C encoding capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?

    <p>The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial action a pilot should 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 width of a federal airway from either side of the centerline?

    <p>4NM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include Class E airspace extending from what elevation?

    <p>1,200 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hazards may exist in restricted areas?

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

    Under what conditions may pilots fly through restricted areas?

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

    What must a pilot have before flying through a restricted area?

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

    Where can you find additional information on a restricted airway?

    <p>On sectional charts in the special use airspace area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hazards 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 should a pilot exercise when operating under VFR in military operations area (MOA)?

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

    Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with whom?

    <p>All pilots</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 AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of military training routes, charted as VFR Military Training Routes and IFR?

    <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

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

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

    When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, a pilot should fly no lower than what altitude?

    <p>2,000 AGL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than what altitude?

    <p>2,000 AGL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which conditions may a pilot fly under VFR within 60 NM of DCA VOR in Washington DC?

    <p>As long as the pilot has completed special awareness training and remains clear of the SFRA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace?

    <p>5 miles</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

    During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, what is the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight?

    <p>1,000 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, what is the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night?

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

    Outside controlled airspace, what are the minimum flight visibility requirements for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours?

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

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

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

    During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, what is the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight?

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

    During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, what is the minimum distance above cloud coverage?

    <p>1,000 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the basic VFR minimum visibility at night for Class G, E, D, and C airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?

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

    Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require what minimum ceiling and visibility?

    <p>1,000 feet and 3 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport within Class D airspace unless the ground visibility at the airport is at least 3 miles.

    <p>True</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

    An airport's rotating beacon operating during daylight hours indicates that weather at the airport located in Class G airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums.

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

    Study Notes

    Airspace Systems Overview

    • The airspace designations standardize classifications in the U.S. to align with international standards.
    • Uncontrolled airspace is classified as Class G.

    Class G Airspace

    • Class G extends from the surface to either 1,200 ft or 700 ft AGL.
    • VFR pilots in Class G have reduced cloud and visibility restrictions due to minimal IFR traffic.

    Class E Airspace

    • Class E starts from either 700 ft or 1,200 ft AGL, not including 18,000 ft MSL.
    • The floor of Class E is identified by a fuzzy magenta line on charts.

    Class D Airspace

    • Represented by a blue segmented circle on sectional charts.
    • Lateral dimensions depend on the instrument procedures established for that airspace.
    • Only classified as Class D when the control tower operates.

    Communication Requirements

    • Two-way radio communication with ATC is necessary for takeoffs and landings at towered airports, regardless of weather.
    • Must establish communication with the controlling ATC facility before entering Class C airspace.
    • Minimum required radio equipment for Class C includes: two-way radio, 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

    Airspace Operations

    • Operations within Class C airspace must be conducted in aircraft with a Mode C transponder.
    • For satellite airports within Class C, pilots must contact ATC after takeoff.
    • Pilots must contact approach control before entering Class C airspace.

    Federal Airspace and Restricted Areas

    • Federal Airways are Class E airspace extending from 1,200 ft AGL to 17,999 ft.
    • Hazards in restricted areas include invisible aerial gunnery or guided missiles, requiring prior authorization for entry.

    Military Operations Areas (MOA)

    • Areas like Devils Lake East MOA may have military training activities necessitating cautious flying.
    • Pilots can expect IFR training flights above 1,500 AGL at high speeds on routes like IR 644.

    Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)

    • TFRs may be issued to protect public figures among other reasons.

    Wildlife Refuge Guidelines

    • Pilots should fly no lower than 2,000 ft AGL over national wildlife refuges.

    Flight Visibility and Cloud Clearance

    • Minimum flight visibility for VFR operations over 10,000 ft MSL is 5 miles.
    • Horizontal distance from clouds required for VFR above 10,000 ft is 1 mile; 1,000 ft above clouds clearance required.
    • In Class G airspace at 700 ft AGL, at least 1 mile visibility is required during daylight.

    Controlled Airspace Requirements

    • In controlled airspace below 10,000 ft, visibility must be at least 3 miles during VFR.
    • Basic VFR conditions for Class D airspace are a ceiling of 1,000 ft and visibility of 3 miles.
    • A rotating beacon operational during daylight hours indicates below basic VFR weather conditions at airports in Class G airspace.

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    Test your knowledge on the classifications of airspace in the United States, including Classes G, E, and D. This quiz covers the definitions, communication requirements, and visual representations of various airspace types.

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