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What is the vertical extent of Class E airspace when not otherwise marked on the VFR sectional chart?
What is the vertical extent of Class E airspace when not otherwise marked on the VFR sectional chart?
- 14,500' AGL to 18,000' MSL
- 14,500' MSL to 18,000' MSL
- 1,500' AGL to 18,000' MSL
- 14,500' MSL or 1,500' AGL up to but not including 18,000' MSL, and above FL 600 (correct)
What is the lateral extent of Class E airspace?
What is the lateral extent of Class E airspace?
Covers the entire US except for a small part of Alaska; extends 12 NM offshore.
What are the entry requirements for Class E airspace?
What are the entry requirements for Class E airspace?
- None for IFR, ATC clearance for VFR
- None for VFR, ATC clearance for IFR (correct)
- None for both VFR and IFR
- ATC clearance for both VFR and IFR
In Class E airspace, there are no communications requirements for VFR flights.
In Class E airspace, there are no communications requirements for VFR flights.
What are the equipment requirements in Class E airspace?
What are the equipment requirements in Class E airspace?
What is the basic pilot certification requirement in Class E airspace?
What is the basic pilot certification requirement in Class E airspace?
What type of traffic separation is provided by ATC in Class E airspace?
What type of traffic separation is provided by ATC in Class E airspace?
The speed limit in Class E airspace is unlimited above 10,000' MSL.
The speed limit in Class E airspace is unlimited above 10,000' MSL.
How is Class E airspace depicted on VFR sectional charts?
How is Class E airspace depicted on VFR sectional charts?
What are the basic VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace below 10,000' MSL?
What are the basic VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace below 10,000' MSL?
What are the basic VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace at or above 10,000' MSL?
What are the basic VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace at or above 10,000' MSL?
List the types of Class E airspace areas.
List the types of Class E airspace areas.
What is the floor altitude of Class E airspace designated for Federal airways?
What is the floor altitude of Class E airspace designated for Federal airways?
What are the floor altitudes of Class E airspace designated for transition areas?
What are the floor altitudes of Class E airspace designated for transition areas?
Why is Class E considered controlled airspace, despite pilots being able to fly in it without talking to ATC?
Why is Class E considered controlled airspace, despite pilots being able to fly in it without talking to ATC?
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Vertical Extent of Class E Airspace
- Extends from 14,500' MSL or 1,500' AGL (whichever is higher) up to but not including 18,000' MSL, and above FL 600.
Lateral Extent of Class E Airspace
- Covers the entire continental U.S. with a small exception in Alaska; extends 12 nautical miles offshore.
Entry Requirements for Class E Airspace
- No specific requirements for VFR pilots; IFR pilots must obtain ATC clearance.
Communications Requirements in Class E Airspace
- VFR pilots are not required to communicate; IFR pilots must maintain two-way radio communication with ATC.
Equipment Requirements in Class E Airspace
- Mode C transponder is required at and above 10,000' MSL; otherwise, there are no special equipment requirements.
Pilot Certification Requirements in Class E Airspace
- Student pilots are permitted to operate in Class E airspace.
Traffic Separation Provided by ATC in Class E Airspace
- ATC provides separation for IFR traffic only (IFR/IFR).
Speed Limit in Class E Airspace
- Maximum speed is 250 knots below 10,000' MSL; speed is unrestricted above this altitude.
Class E Depiction on VFR Sectional Chart
- Various depictions:
- Surface: indicated by a dashed magenta line.
- 700' AGL: depicted as a magenta vignette.
- 1,200' AGL: shown as a blue vignette.
Basic VFR Weather Minimums, Class E Below 10,000' MSL
- Visibility requirement: 3 statute miles.
- Cloud clearance: 500' below, 1,000' above, and 2,000' horizontally.
Basic VFR Weather Minimums, Class E At or Above 10,000' MSL
- Visibility requirement: 5 statute miles.
- Cloud clearance: 1,000' below, 1,000' above, and 1 statute mile horizontally.
Types of Class E Airspace Areas
- Surface area for an airport.
- Extensions to Class B, C, or D surface areas.
- Transition areas.
- Federal airways.
- En route domestic areas.
- Offshore airspace areas.
Floor Altitude of Class E Airspace Designated for Federal Airways
- Set at 1,200' AGL.
Floor Altitudes of Class E Airspace Designated for Transition Areas
- Can be 700' AGL or 1,200' AGL.
Class E Airspace: Controlled vs. Uncontrolled
- Although VFR pilots can operate without talking to ATC, Class E is considered controlled airspace due to IFR operations needing ATC clearance and communication.
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