Aviation Regulations Class D Airspace Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the minimum visibility requirement for operating within Class D airspace?

2 statute miles

3 statute miles (correct)

5 statute miles

1 statute mile

What is the typical vertical limit of Class D airspace?

14,500 feet MSL

2,500 feet AGL (correct)

1,200 feet AGL

18,000 feet MSL

What is the depiction of Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet AGL on a sectional chart?

Tire tread symbol

Magenta segmented line

Magenta vignette (correct)

Blue vignette

When does Class E airspace extend to the surface in an area served by a control tower?

When the control tower is closed and reporting and IFR communication is maintained (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Class D airspace?

Airspace is primarily designed for en-route navigation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools is NOT listed as necessary for completing a VFR flight plan?

Global Positioning System (GPS) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which Enabling Learning Objective focuses on plotting a course?

Enabling Learning Objective C (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of flight planning is covered in Enabling Learning Objective E?

Employ the navigational computer slide rule and wind face (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the VFR Navigation Examination?

70 minutes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the content provided for VFR navigation?

Weather pattern recognition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the symbol for Special Conservation Area indicate?

It denotes National Parks and Wildlife Refuges. (A) Signup and view all the answers

At what minimum altitude is landing prohibited in Special Conservation Areas?

2000 feet AGL (D) Signup and view all the answers

What defines Controlled Airspace?

It encompasses airspace where ATC provides service for all flights. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which class of airspace has no specific symbol on the VFR Sectional Chart?

Class A (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the operating requirement for pilots in Class A airspace?

All flights must operate under IFR. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Class B airspace?

It extends upward from the surface to a specified altitude. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is depicted for Class B airspace on aeronautical sectional charts?

Solid blue concentric circles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum altitude of Class A airspace?

FL 600 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of airspace regulation?

Weather Restricted Airspace (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required in most controlled airspace under new FAA rules?

Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one requirement for operating within Class B airspace?

A Mode-S transponder-based ADS-B transmitter is needed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the lateral distance of the core surface area of Class C airspace?

5 NM from airport center (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the shelf area of Class C airspace?

It extends from 1,200 feet AGL to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What basic VFR weather minimums apply in Class C airspace?

Keep at least 3 SM visibility, 1,000' above, 500' below, 2,000' horizontally from clouds (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement before entering Class D airspace?

Two-way radio communication must be established (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical limit of Class C airspace core area?

4,000 feet above airport elevation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which airspace requires a Mode-S transponder-based ADS-B transmitter within its limits?

Class B and Class C airspace (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the visibility requirement when operating in Class B airspace?

3 SM visibility and clear of clouds (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the altitude extent of the veil around Class B airspace?

From the surface to 10,000 feet MSL (C) Signup and view all the answers

How far does the outer area of Class C airspace extend?

20 NM from airport center (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a dot under a symbol representing a radio/TV tower indicate?

The tower's geographical location. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is the length of the longest runway represented on a chart?

In hundreds of feet, with two zeroes added. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'L' symbol indicate on a chart regarding airport lighting?

Airport lighting is operational from sunset to sunrise. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information is provided by ATIS?

Airport weather conditions, runway in use, and NAVAID information. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'CT' indicate on a chart?

Control Tower. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency is used for advisory purposes when a control tower is closed?

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF). (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'MEF' (Maximum Elevation Figure) on a chart?

To indicate the highest known elevation of terrain, obstructions, etc. within each 30' quadrangle. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the number in brackets next to a radio/TV tower symbol indicate?

The tower's height above ground level (AGL). (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'RP' symbol indicate on a chart?

A runway with a right traffic pattern. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Terminal Learning Objective (TLO): At the completion of this lesson, the student will plan a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight.
Action Items: Plan a VFR flight.
Conditions: Current charts of a local area, ruler, VFR plotter, E6B computer, E6B Computer training aid, Class Airspace training aid, DoD Flight Information, Publications (FLIP), General Planning (GP), Area Planning (AP/1), TC 3-04.5, Instrument Flight for Army Aviators, AR 95-1, Flight Regulations, 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91, AP-1, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Navigation Student Handout.
Standards: Identify chart information, VFR rules, plot a course, calculate course variables, use navigation computer, and plan a VFR cross-country flight.

Margin Data Information

Chart Name: Identify chart details.
Scale: 1:500,000
North/South: Data and orientation arrows.
Edition number and date: Effective date and expiration date.
Spot Elevation: Elevation information.
Color cube: Local elevation limits (North, A-Panel 2).

Latitude and Longitude

Vertical lines: Meridians of longitude; run North to South
Zero-degree line: Greenwich, England.
West (W) Lines: Left of zero line to the 180-degree line.
East (E) Lines: Right of zero-degree line.
Latitude lines: Parallels of latitude; run East to West

Airport Symbols and Colors

Blue: Indicates a control tower at an airport.
Magenta: Indicates no airport control tower.

Obstructions

Radio/TV Towers: Dotted symbol for location, height above ground (AGL) indicated.
Number in brackets: Height above ground (AGL).
UC indicates under construction: Tower construction may be completed at the time of chart publication.

Miscellaneous

Ultralight/Hang glider/Glider activities: Areas, Isogonic lines indicate magnetic value, correction is either E (East) or W (West).
Visual Waypoints: Key locations for navigation.
Military Training Routes: Special military activity.
Margin Data Information: Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) with large/small blue numbers (bold print).

Airspace Regulations

Regulatory airspace: Classes A-E airspace, restricted, and prohibited areas.
Non-regulatory airspace: Military Operations Areas (MOAs), warning areas, alert areas, and controlled firing areas.
Types of Airspace: Controlled Airspace (Classes A - E), Uncontrolled Airspace (Class G), Special Use Airspace, Other Airspace.

Class A Airspace

Lateral and vertical dimensions: 18,000' MSL to FL 600.
Operating requirements: IFR unless authorized, 2-way radio communication, and Mode-S transponder based ADS-B.

Class B Airspace

Lateral and vertical dimensions: Surface areas to specified altitude
Operating requirements: Two-way radio communication, ATC clearance and Mode-S transponder.

Class C Airspace

Lateral and vertical dimensions: 5NM from airport center to 10NM
Operating requirements: Must have two-way radio communication with tower and Mode-S transponder based ADS-B.

Class D Airspace

Lateral and vertical dimensions: Specific to airports with control towers.
Operating requirements: Two-way radio communication, ATC, clearances and Basic VFR weather minima.

Class E Airspace

Lateral and vertical dimensions: Surface based or aloft.
Operating requirements: Two-way radio communication when appropriate.

Charts: Appropriate charts/publications including 1:500,000 scales.
Equipment
Procedures: Procedures and preparation, AR 95-1, information, weather data, references, research, NOTAMs, mission brief, preparing a chart.
Forms: Complete DD Form 1801 for military, and FAA 7233-4.

Airspeeds

IAS: Indicated Airspeed (from the instrument).
CAS: Calibrated Airspeed (IAS corrected for instrument error).
TAS: True Airspeed (CAS corrected for air density).
GS: Ground Speed (aircraft speed over ground, affected by wind).

Other Calculations and Data

True Course (TC): Measured from true north.
Drift Correction (DC): Correction to prevent drifting off course..
True Heading (TH): Sum of TC and DC.
Track (TR): Actual flight path.
Drift Angle (DA): Difference between TH and TR.
Magnetic Variation (VAR): Difference between true north (TN) and magnetic north (MN).
Magnetic Heading (MH): Measured from magnetic north.

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Test your knowledge on Class D airspace regulations, including visibility requirements, vertical limits, and flight planning tools. This quiz also covers the Terminal Learning Objectives related to VFR navigation. Perfect for aviation students preparing for their exams!