Aviation Class B Airspace Certification
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Both pilots of participating aircraft and pilots transiting the area are equally responsible for collision avoidance.

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Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace?

  • Class E
  • Class C (correct)
  • Class G

    • Under what condition, if any, may pilots fly through a restricted area?

  • Regulations do not allow this
  • When flying on airways with an ATC clearance
  • With the controlling agency's authorization (correct)

    • What minimum altitude is required to avoid the Livermore Airport (LVK) Class D airspace?

    <p>2,901 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?

    <p>Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The radius of the procedural outer area of Class C airspace is normally

    <p>20 NM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The navigation facility at Dallas-Ft. Worth International (DFW) is a

    <p>VOR/DME</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which airports is fixed-wing Special VFR not authorized?

    <p>Dallas-Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?

    <p>Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted.</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>3 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports

    <p>regardless of weather conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?

    <p>Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dubey Airport is

    <p>a privately owned airport restricted to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?

    <p>Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?

    <p>1,300 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The controlled airspace located at the Corpus Christi VORTAC begins at

    <p>700 feet AGL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately

    <p>090° and 270° magnetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the airspace over Bryn Airport.

    <p>Class G airspace -- surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL; Class E airspace -- 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For information about glider operations at Ridgeland Airport, refer to

    <p>the Chart Supplement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?

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

    When are two-way radio communications required on a flight from Gnoss Airport (DVO) to Livermore Airport (LVK) at an altitude of 3,500 feet MSL?

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

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

    <p>when the associated control tower is in operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are

    <p>1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?

    <p>1,548 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

    <p>Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 12, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?

    <p>1 mile visibility and clear of clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The top of the group obstruction approximately 11 nautical miles from the Savannah VORTAC on the 010° radial is

    <p>454 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the

    <p>Chart Supplement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is

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

    What minimum radio equipment is required to land and take off at Norfolk International?

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

    The airspace overlying Mc Kinney (TKI) is controlled from the surface to

    <p>2,900 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is

    <p>at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the airspace classification around Findlay (FDY) airport?

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

    What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?

    <p>The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?

    <p>When departing from a runway intersection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the

    <p>primary airport's control tower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hazards to aircraft 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

    A blue segmented circle on a Sectional Chart depicts which class airspace?

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

    What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644?

    <p>IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a

    <p>Closed runway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the pilot has

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

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

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

    The Devils Lake East MOA (Area 1) is a

    <p>Military operations area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted?

    <p>&quot;A&quot; may be used for taxi and takeoff; &quot;E&quot; may be used only as an overrun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <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, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is

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

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

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

    What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the southeast side of Winnsboro Airport by 500 feet?

    <p>1,403 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally

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

    Identify the airspace over Sprague Airport.

    <p>Class G airspace -- surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL; Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For information about the parachute jumping at Caddo Mills Airport, refer to

    <p>the Airport/Facility Directory section of the Chart Supplement</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, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is

    <p>3 miles</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, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is

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

    Your VFR flight will be conducted above 10,000 ft MSL in Class E airspace. What is the minimum flight visibility?

    <p>5 SM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours is

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

    Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

    <p>Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include,

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

    The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is

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

    What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?

    <p>Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter</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, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is

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

    The terrain elevation of the light tan (light colored) area between Minot (Area 1) and Audubon Lake (Area 2) varies from

    <p>2,000 feet to 2,500 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over the town of Cooperstown between 1,200 feet AGL and 10,000 feet MSL are

    <p>3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimum altitude is required to fly over the Cedar Hill TV towers in the congested area southwest of Dallas Executive?

    <p>3,549 feet MSL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are two-way radio communications required on a flight from Bishop Airport (Area 4) to McCampbell Airport (Area 1) at an altitude of 2,000 feet MSL?

    <p>Entering the Corpus Christi Class C airspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    That portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for

    <p>Taxiing and takeoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The airspace surrounding the Gila Bend AF AUX Airport (GXF) (Area 6) is classified as Class

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

    The floor of Class B airspace at Dallas Executive Airport is

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

    What must a pilot do or be aware of when transitioning an Alert Area?

    <p>Be aware that the area may contain unusual aeronautical activity or high volume of pilot training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over Sandpoint Airport at 1,200 feet AGL?

    <p>3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the elevation of Chesapeake Regional Airport?

    <p>19 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic VFR weather minima required to takeoff from the Onawa, IA (K36) airport during the day?

    <p>1 statute mile, clear of clouds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maximum elevation figure would assure obstruction clearance during a flight from Gnoss Airport to Buchanan Airport?

    <p>3,200 feet MSL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment must aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the surface upward to 10,000 feet MSL be equipped with?

    <p>An operable transponder having either Mode S or 4096-code capability with Mode C automatic altitude reporting capability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the base of Class B airspace at Lakeview (30F) Airport?

    <p>3,000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of airspace is directly overlying Fort Worth Meacham?

    <p>Class D airspace to 3,200 feet MSL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of airport is Deshler (6D7)?

    <p>A public airport with a runway that is not a hard surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?

    <p>Air Traffic Control Tower.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302A?

    <p>Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles.</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 do the numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate?

    <p>080° and 260° magnetic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a controller responds to your initial radio call with 'N125HF standby,' may you enter the Class B airspace?

    <p>You must remain outside Class B airspace until the controller gives you a specific clearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on:

    <p>The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.</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 day VFR flight?

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

    No person may operate an airplane within Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless the:

    <p>Airplane is equipped for instrument flight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of airspace is the NALF Fentress (NFE) Airport in?

    <p>Class E.</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

    During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is:

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

    What is the dotted outlined area northeast of Gila Bend Airport?

    <p>Wilderness area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The airspace overlying and within 5 miles of Barnes County Airport is:

    <p>Class G airspace from the surface to 700 feet AGL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All operations within Class C airspace must be in:

    <p>An aircraft equipped with a transponder with automatic altitude reporting capability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a control tower located on an airport within Class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?

    <p>The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the visibility and ceiling to be at least:

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

    What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the northeast side of Airpark East Airport by 500 feet?

    <p>1,273 feet MSL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace?

    <p>1 mile flight visibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the:

    <p>Ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Class C airspace at Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) which extends from the surface upward has a ceiling of:

    <p>Both 2,100 feet and 3,000 feet MSL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace designated as a Federal Airway over Magee Airport are:

    <p>1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pilot Certification and Airspace

    • Operation within Class B airspace requires at least a Private Pilot Certificate or a Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.
    • The procedural outer area of Class C airspace has a normal radius of 20 nautical miles.
    • The navigation facility at Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) is a VOR/DME located near the airport.

    Special VFR and Military Operations

    • Fixed-wing Special VFR is not permitted at Dallas-Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field airports.
    • Pilots operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA) should exercise extreme caution when military activities are conducted.

    VFR Visibility and Communication Requirements

    • Minimum flight visibility for VFR operations below 10,000 feet MSL is 3 statute miles in Class E airspace.
    • Two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control (ATC) are mandatory for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports, regardless of weather conditions.
    • Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are depicted in blue on sectional aeronautical charts.

    Airspace Classification

    • Dubey Airport is a privately owned, nonpublic-use airport.
    • The Savannah Class C airspace shelf area floor is at 1,300 feet MSL.
    • Class E airspace typically begins at 1,200 feet AGL unless designated otherwise, with Class G airspace extending from the surface up to but not including this altitude.

    Airport Operations and Equipment

    • The airport designation "Class D" applies only when the associated part-time control tower is in operation.
    • Minimum requirements for take-offs and landings at Norfolk International include a Mode C transponder and two-way radio.
    • Mc Kinney Airport (TKI) has controlled airspace extending from the surface to 2,900 feet MSL.

    Miscellaneous Rules and Guidelines

    • Pilots must maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet AGL over national wildlife refuges unless forced to land.
    • A special VFR clearance requires visibility to be at least 1 statute mile and no specific ceiling requirement while remaining clear of clouds.
    • The requirement for visibility and cloud clearance during daylight hours at an altitude of 1,200 feet AGL involves 3 miles visibility and specific distances from clouds.

    General Knowledge and Best Practices

    • Intersection departures should be clearly communicated to the tower when initiating takeoff from a runway intersection.
    • Pilots leaving non-tower satellite airports within Class D airspace must establish communications with the primary airport's control tower.
    • Basic VFR weather minimums for flight operations include a 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility within Class D airspace.### Visibility and Weather Requirements
    • VFR weather minima in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL requires 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds.
    • Required visibility for VFR flight in controlled airspace, above 1,200 feet AGL but below 10,000 feet MSL, is 3 statute miles, with 500 feet below and 1,000 feet above clouds.

    Maximum Elevation Figures

    • Maximum elevation figure (MEF) ensures obstacle clearance.
    • Flight from Gnoss Airport to Buchanan Airport requires MEF of 3,200 feet MSL for safety.

    Class B Airspace Regulations

    • Aircraft within 30 miles of Class B airports must have an operable transponder with Mode S or 4096-code capability and Mode C altitude reporting.
    • Special VFR in Class D airspace requires contact with the Air Traffic Control Tower.

    Airspace Classifications

    • Class D airspace maintains specific communication and visibility requirements, including a minimum 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility during VFR operations.
    • Class C airspace necessitates two-way radio communications and a 4096-code transponder for normal operations.

    Airport Operations

    • Deshler Airport is classified as a public airport with a non-hard surfaced runway.
    • Control tower in Class D airspace transitioning to Class E or G at night; pilots must stay aware of changes in designation.

    Flight Safety Guidelines

    • Minimum altitude for obstruction clearance is calculated to ensure safe distances above obstacles.
    • Aircraft flying over military training areas should expect rigorous training maneuvers and potential hazards.

    Special Considerations

    • Pilots should maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet AGL over national wildlife refuges to minimize disturbances.
    • Restricted airspace should only be entered with prior authorization from the controlling agency, not simply assumed by filing a flight plan.

    Miscellaneous Regulations

    • The method of identifying runways includes orientation based on magnetic direction with numbers indicating the closest magnetic bearing.
    • During VFR operations in Class D airspace at night, the pilot must be instrument rated and the aircraft must be equipped for instrument flight.

    Military Operations Areas

    • MOAs are designated to separate military training activities from IFR traffic, necessitating heightened vigilance by VFR pilots to avoid military aircraft.### Runway Usage and Airspace Classes
    • Area "A" behind a displaced runway threshold can be used for taxiing, landing rollout, and takeoff, while Area "E" serves only as an overrun.
    • Minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL in controlled airspace is 5 statute miles, pertinent to Class E airspace.

    VFR Flight Requirements

    • For VFR operations above 10,000 feet MSL and over 1,200 feet AGL, maintain a minimum horizontal distance of 1 statute mile from clouds.
    • In controlled airspace below 1,200 feet AGL, a 2,000 feet horizontal distance from clouds is required for VFR flights.

    Obstacle Clearance and Airspace Limits

    • To clear an obstacle at Winnsboro Airport by 500 feet, a minimum altitude of 1,403 feet MSL is necessary.
    • Class C airspace typically extends up to 4,000 feet AGL above the primary airport.

    Airspace Designations

    • Sprague Airport's surrounding airspace is classified as Class G from the surface up to 1,200 feet AGL, transitioning to Class E from 1,200 feet AGL to just below 18,000 feet MSL.
    • The Airport/Facility Directory section of the Chart Supplement contains information on parachute jumping areas like that of Caddo Mills Airport.

    Nighttime VFR Operations

    • Minimum flight visibility for VFR at night outside controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL but below 10,000 feet MSL is set at 3 statute miles.
    • The distance below clouds requirement for nighttime VFR flight in Class G airspace is 500 feet.

    Communication Requirements

    • Prior to entering Class C airspace, pilots must establish communication with approach control on the appropriate frequency.
    • To operate within Class B airspace, aircraft must be equipped with two-way radio communications, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

    Altitudes and Terrain Information

    • The terrain elevation between Minot and Audubon Lake varies from 2,000 to 2,500 feet MSL.
    • Minimum safe altitude over congested areas requires flying at least 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 2,000 feet horizontally.

    Radio Communication and Restricted Areas

    • Two-way radio communication must be established before entering Class C airspace; this is not required for Class E and Class G airspace.
    • Pilots may enter restricted areas only with authorization from the controlling agency, often handled by ATC.

    Miscellaneous

    • To avoid the Class D airspace at Livermore Airport, a minimum altitude of 2,901 feet MSL is necessary.
    • The vertical limits of Class C airspace are commonly at 4,000 feet AGL, unless specified otherwise.

    These key facts and requirements are critical for pilots to ensure safety, compliance, and awareness of airspace regulations while flying.

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