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How many Class E airspace lower limits are there?
How many Class E airspace lower limits are there?
Three
What can you think of Class E airspace?
What can you think of Class E airspace?
Everywhere
What are the three lower limits where Class E airspace can start at?
What are the three lower limits where Class E airspace can start at?
Class E airspace at the surface, 700 ft AGL, 1,200 ft AGL
How is the outline shape and color for Class E airspace at the surface represented?
How is the outline shape and color for Class E airspace at the surface represented?
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Is FAA authorization required to fly in core Class E airspace?
Is FAA authorization required to fly in core Class E airspace?
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Does Class E airspace extension, which is not part of Class E airspace circle, require authorization to fly in?
Does Class E airspace extension, which is not part of Class E airspace circle, require authorization to fly in?
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How is the outline shape and color for Class E airspace at 700 ft AGL represented?
How is the outline shape and color for Class E airspace at 700 ft AGL represented?
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Can you fly around Class E airspace that starts at 700 ft AGL?
Can you fly around Class E airspace that starts at 700 ft AGL?
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Can you fly around a tower in Class E airspace at 700 ft AGL that is 1,279 ft MSL? Do you need FAA authorization?
Can you fly around a tower in Class E airspace at 700 ft AGL that is 1,279 ft MSL? Do you need FAA authorization?
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How is Class E airspace starting at 1,200 ft AGL marked?
How is Class E airspace starting at 1,200 ft AGL marked?
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How to identify Class E airspace that starts at 1,200 AGL?
How to identify Class E airspace that starts at 1,200 AGL?
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What's the upper limit of Class E airspace?
What's the upper limit of Class E airspace?
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When an aircraft lands at Alice Intl (ALI), what airspace class is it in?
When an aircraft lands at Alice Intl (ALI), what airspace class is it in?
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The airspace overlying and surrounding a 5 mile radius from Barnes County Airport (BAC) is:
The airspace overlying and surrounding a 5 mile radius from Barnes County Airport (BAC) is:
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Study Notes
Class E Airspace Overview
- Class E airspace has three possible lower limits where it can start: at the surface, at 700 feet AGL, and at 1,200 feet AGL.
- It is present almost everywhere, making it a vital airspace type for pilots to understand.
Class E Airspace Characteristics
- Class E airspace at the surface is outlined with closed-off magenta dashed lines, which appear as circles with extensions.
- For Class E airspace starting at 700 feet AGL, the outline is depicted using a thick, shaded magenta line.
FAA Authorization Requirements
- FAA authorization is required for flying in core Class E airspace, including the Class E extension and the Class E airspace circle.
- In contrast, if the Class E airspace extension is not part of the Class E airspace circle, no FAA authorization is needed to fly in it.
Flying Around Class E Airspace
- It is permissible to fly around Class E airspace that starts at 700 feet AGL, as the area below this height remains Class G uncontrolled airspace.
- When situated near a tower in Class E airspace at 700 feet AGL, pilots can fly in proximity without needing FAA authorization if they adhere to specific conditions, including maintaining a 400-foot radius and not exceeding 400 feet above the structure's limit.
Identification and Limitations
- Class E airspace starting at 1,200 feet AGL lacks explicit markings, making identification crucial for pilots.
- This airspace encompasses regions outside controlled Class E airspace that begins at 1,200 feet AGL.
- The upper limit of Class E airspace can range from the lower boundary of Class B or C airspace to a maximum of 18,000 feet MSL.
Ground Level Considerations
- If an aircraft lands at an airport located within Class E airspace, it operates in Class G uncontrolled airspace as it descends below 700 feet AGL, where Class E airspace does not extend to the ground.
Specific Airspace Scenarios
- For airspace surrounding Barnes County Airport, it is classified as Class G airspace from the surface to 700 feet AGL, as the airport's airspace begins at 700 feet AGL and cannot be said to overlay or surround within the lower levels.
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Test your knowledge about Class E airspace with this informative quiz. You'll answer questions related to its lower limits and characteristics. Get ready to enhance your understanding of aviation airspace classifications!
