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What does CTAF stand for?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
What does ATIS stand for?
Automatic Terminal Information Service
What does AFIS stand for?
Automatic Flight Information Service
What does ASOS stand for?
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What does elevation refer to when stated in feet?
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What are the hours of operation for lighting in operation Sunset to Sunrise?
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What do lighting limitations refer to?
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What does the length of the longest runway represent?
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What is an aeronautical advisory station?
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What do runways with right traffic patterns indicate?
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What does it mean when information is lacking on a chart?
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What color indicates airports with control towers on location data?
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What does the 'L' symbol indicate regarding runway lights?
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What does the 'L*' symbol signify?
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What does the '*' symbol indicate at an airport?
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What does the symbol 'RP' represent?
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What is the meaning of 'OBJECTIONABLE' associated with an airport symbol?
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What does controlled airspace consist of?
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What is Class A airspace?
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How is Class C airspace shown on aeronautical charts?
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What does the figure 'T/SFC(Magenta)' identify?
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What is indicated by the note about approach control frequencies for Class C airspace?
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What is Class D airspace identified by?
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What is Class B Airspace?
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What is Class C Airspace?
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What defines Class D Airspace?
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What is the purpose of Special Use Airspace?
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What is the purpose of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)?
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What is a NAVAID?
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What does MEF stand for?
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What does Class G Airspace mean?
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What is the significance of a NOTAM?
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Class E airspace begins at most at ______ ft MSL over the US.
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Match each airspace class with its description:
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Study Notes
Airspace Classes
- Class B Airspace: Stretches from the surface up to 10,000 ft MSL, surrounding major airports. Requires ATC clearance; VFR operations must remain clear of clouds.
- Class C Airspace: Ranges from the surface up to 4,000 ft above the airport elevation within a 5 NM radius; extends to 10 NM with a height of 1,200 ft to 4,000 ft.
- Class D Airspace: Extends from the surface to 2,500 ft MSL around airports with active control towers. When the tower is not operational, it becomes Class E airspace.
- Class E Airspace: Airspace not categorized as A, B, C, or D. Can start from the surface or designated altitudes, used for federal airways, transition areas, and more.
- Class G Airspace: Uncontrolled airspace from the surface up to the base of Class E, maximum at 14,500 ft MSL.
Special Use Airspace
- Prohibited Areas: Designated for security, denoted by "P" followed by a number; no aircraft allowed.
- Restricted Areas: Indicate hazards; permission required to enter, charted as "R" followed by a number.
- Warning Areas: Similar to restricted areas but not solely under U.S. jurisdiction; extend 12 NM from the coastline, marked as "W" followed by a number.
- Military Operation Areas (MOAs): Airspace for military training, with defined limits; nonparticipating IFR traffic may be cleared through it by ATC.
- Alert Areas: Marked "A" followed by a number to inform pilots of high volumes of pilot training or unusual activities.
Other Airspace Areas
- Includes Local Airport Advisory (LAA), Military Training Routes (MTR), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), and various operational zones for safety and security.
Navigational Aids
- NAVAID Types: Includes VOR, VORTAC, DME, and NDB with frequencies standardized by ICAO; NDB operates between 190 to 1800 kHz.
- Radio Aids: Information on NAVAIDs is boxed on VFR charts, with specific details to avoid duplication.
Airports
- Airport Categories: Airports are indicated based on runway surfaces and lengths, marked differently for hard-surfaced and seaplane bases.
- Military Airports: Identified by abbreviations such as AAF, AFB, NAS, etc.; Canadian military airports use the DND abbreviation.
- Runway Information: Elevation and runway length are provided, including limitations and characteristics highlighted in the Chart Supplement.
Obstacles and Features
- Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF): Indicates the highest elevation in a quadrant, including terrain and obstacles, rounded to the nearest 100 ft.
- Obstructions: Identified on charts, including construction markers and lighting types for safety navigation during flight.
Lighting and Operations
- Runway lighting operational hours and limitations are indicated by symbols; the "L" symbol shows runway lights on from dusk to dawn.
Flight Services
- Flight Service Stations: Provide advisories, weather reporting, and other critical information for flight planning; specific frequencies may be noted.
Weather Cameras and Airports of Entry
- Some specific airports may feature weather cameras and operational characteristics related to entry points and lighting services noted on charts.
These notes encompass critical definitions, classifications, and protocols essential for drone pilot examinations and airspace navigation.### Right Traffic Information
- Abbreviated as 'RP' followed by runway number(s) (e.g., RP 18).
- Special conditions or restrictions indicated with an asterisk (*RP) directing pilots to Chart Supplement.
Objectionable Airspace
- Denoted by the term "OBJECTIONABLE" near airport symbols.
- Determined per FAA JO 7400.2, based on conflicting traffic patterns, hazardous runway conditions, or nearby obstacles.
- FAA Regional Airports Offices manage airspace determinations and address challenges.
Controlled Airspace
- Areas subject to air traffic control include Class A, B, C, D, E Surface (SFC), and E Airspace.
Class A Airspace
- Extends from 18,000 feet MSL to FL600.
- Includes airspace within 12 NM of coastal waters.
Class B Airspace
- Presented in abbreviated form on Caribbean Charts (CAC).
- Detailed on Sectional and Terminal Area Charts (TAC) with ceiling and floor altitudes in solid blue figures.
- Floors above a specified altitude indicated with a (+); operations below these altitudes are outside Class B.
- Radials and arcs for Class B are clearly shown on TACs.
Class C Airspace
- Shown in abbreviated form on Caribbean Charts (CAC).
- Detailed on Sectional and TACs, with altitude figures in solid magenta.
- Identified by name, e.g., BURBANK CLASS C.
Class C Communication Protocol
- Magenta notes provide approach control frequencies for VFR aircraft, typically within 20 NM.
- Example: [CTC BURBANK APP WITHIN 20 NM ON 124.6 395.9].
Class C Operating Hours
- Indicated by notes for operations that are less than continuous.
Class D Airspace
- Identified by a dashed blue line.
- Operational hours less than continuous noted as "See NOTAMS/Supplement for Class D eff hrs."
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Prepare for your drone license with these flashcards covering key airspace classes. Each card provides concise definitions to help you remember critical information related to Class B, C, and D airspace. Perfect for quick study sessions and exam preparation.