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Which airspaces are controlled?

  • Class Charlie (correct)
  • Class Alpha (correct)
  • Class Bravo (correct)
  • Class Golf

Which airspaces are uncontrolled?

  • Class Alpha
  • Class Bravo
  • Class Delta
  • Class Golf (correct)

What are the entry requirements for Class Alpha airspace?

ATC Clearance

What is the required pilot rating for entry to Class Alpha airspace?

<p>Instrument Rating/IFR only</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are two way communications required for entry into Class Alpha airspace?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum visibility requirements for Class Alpha airspace below 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>None</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum visibility requirements for Class Alpha airspace above 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>None</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class Alpha airspace below 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>None</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class Alpha airspace above 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>None</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is required for entry into Class Alpha airspace?

<p>Mode C Transponder, 2 Way Radio, ADSB-Out</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sectional identifier for Class Alpha airspace?

<p>None</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the altitude range for Class Alpha airspace?

<p>Begins at 18000 FT MSL, extends to Flight Level 600</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the entry requirements for Class Bravo airspace?

<p>ATC Clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required pilot rating to enter Class Bravo airspace?

<p>Private Pilot or Student Pilot w/ Endorsement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Class Bravo airspace commonly found?

<p>Around the busiest airports</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are two way communications required for entry into Class Bravo airspace?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum visibility requirements for Class Bravo airspace below 10,000 FT MSL?

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

What are the minimum visibility requirements for Class Bravo airspace above 10,000 FT MSL?

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

What are the minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class Bravo airspace below 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>Clear of Clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class Bravo airspace above 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>Clear of Clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sectional identifier for Class Bravo airspace?

<p>Large blue surrounding circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the altitude range for Class Bravo airspace?

<p>Surface up to 10,000 FT MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is required for entry into Class Bravo airspace?

<p>Mode C Transponder, 2 Way Radio, ADSB-Out</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the entry requirements for Class Charlie airspace?

<p>If IFR, ATC Clearance, if VFR, Radio Contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required pilot rating to enter Class Charlie airspace?

<p>Student Pilot Certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are two way communications required for entry into Class Charlie airspace?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum visibility requirements for Class Charlie airspace below 10,000 FT MSL?

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

What are the minimum visibility requirements for Class Charlie airspace above 10,000 FT MSL?

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

What are the minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class Charlie airspace below 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>500 feet below, 1000 feet above, 2000 feet horizontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class Charlie airspace above 10,000 FT MSL?

<p>500 feet below, 1000 feet above, 2000 feet horizontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sectional identifier for Class Charlie airspace?

<p>Magenta Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the altitude range for Class Charlie airspace?

<p>Surface to 4000 FT MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where might Class Charlie airspaces be found?

<p>Moderately sized, controlled airports</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is required for entry into Class Charlie airspace?

<p>Mode C Transponder, 2 Way Radio, ADSB-Out</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the entry requirements for Class Delta airspace?

<p>If IFR, ATC Clearance, If VFR, Radio Contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required pilot rating to enter Class Delta airspace?

<p>Student Pilot Certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Airspace Types

  • Controlled airspaces include Class Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, and Echo.
  • Uncontrolled airspace is classified as Class Golf.

Class Alpha Airspace

  • Entry requires ATC clearance.
  • Pilot must have an Instrument Rating (IFR only).
  • Two-way communication with ATC is mandatory.
  • Minimum visibility requirements: None, both below and above 10,000 FT MSL.
  • VFR cloud clearance is not required, both below and above 10,000 FT MSL.
  • Required equipment includes Mode C Transponder, two-way radio, and ADSB-Out.
  • Altitude ranges from 18,000 FT MSL to Flight Level 600.
  • No sectional identifier present.

Class Bravo Airspace

  • Requires ATC clearance for entry.
  • Open to Private Pilots or Student Pilots with an endorsement.
  • Commonly found around the busiest airports.
  • Two-way communication with ATC is required.
  • Minimum visibility: 3 miles both below and above 10,000 FT MSL.
  • VFR cloud clearance requires being clear of clouds at all altitudes.
  • Sectional identifier is large blue surrounding circles.
  • Altitude ranges from surface up to 10,000 FT MSL.
  • Required equipment includes Mode C Transponder, two-way radio, and ADSB-Out.

Class Charlie Airspace

  • Requires ATC clearance if IFR; radio contact if VFR.
  • Accessible with a Student Pilot Certificate.
  • Two-way communication with ATC is mandatory.
  • Minimum visibility: 3 miles both below and above 10,000 FT MSL.
  • VFR cloud clearance requires 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal clearance.
  • Sectional identifier is a magenta circle.
  • Altitude extends from surface to 4,000 FT MSL.
  • Typically found at moderately sized, controlled airports.
  • Required equipment includes Mode C Transponder, two-way radio, and ADSB-Out.

Class Delta Airspace

  • Entry requires ATC clearance if IFR; radio contact if VFR.
  • Accessible with a Student Pilot Certificate.
  • Two-way communication with ATC is mandatory.

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