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What is Class B airspace?
Airspace starting at the surface up to about 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation's busiest airports.
What are Class B airports otherwise known as?
Big city airports
How is Class B airspace configured?
Consists of an inner surface area and two or more outer layers set up like an upside-down wedding cake.
How do Class B airspace limits appear on a sectional map?
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What does 110/SFC mean?
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What does the fraction 110/20 signify?
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What is the floor of the airspace in Figure 25, area 1?
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What is the floor of Class B airspace at Ft. Worth Alliance (AFW) airport?
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Class _______ airspace is generally from the surface up to 4,000 feet above the airport.
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What does the 'C' in Class C airspace stand for?
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If you fly in Class B airspace, what do you need to do?
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If you fly in Class C airspace, what do you need to do?
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On a Sectional Chart, how are Class C airspace limits outlined?
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What is the airspace surrounding Sacramento Intl Airport according to Figure 71?
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What is the fraction associated with the innermost circle at Sacramento Intl Airport?
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What does 41/SFC represent?
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Generally, how large is the inner circle of Class C airspace?
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Generally, how large is the outer circle of Class C airspace?
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What is required according to 14 CFR part 107 for a remote pilot in command when operating within Class C airspace?
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What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle) according to Figure 23?
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What is normally the vertical limit of Class C airspace directly overlying the airport?
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Class D airspace is generally from the surface up to __________ feet above the airport.
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Small city airports with control towers are usually designated as Class ___________ airspace.
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If you're planning to fly in Class D controlled airspace, what do you need to do?
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On a Sectional Chart, Class D airspace limits are outlined in _____________
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When does Class D airspace start?
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What does a Class D marking indicate on a sectional chart?
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What does [-20] mean on a sectional chart?
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If a Class D airport is not in operation hours, what rules apply?
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What does the marking surrounding Naval Air Station Kingsville (NQI) indicate?
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If the airspace is not Class A, B, C, or D, and is controlled airspace, then it is Class _...
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Study Notes
Class B Airspace
- Starts at surface up to about 10,000 ft MSL.
- Surrounds the nation's busiest airports, often referred to as "big city" airports.
- Configuration resembles an upside-down wedding cake with tailored inner and outer layers.
- Shown on sectional maps as solid blue concentric circles.
- Example of limits: 110/SFC means it spans from the surface to 11,000 ft MSL; 110/20 indicates it starts at 2,000 ft MSL up to 11,000 ft MSL.
- Compliance with FAA permission is mandatory for entry.
Class C Airspace
- Extends from the surface up to 4,000 ft above the airport.
- Illustrated by solid magenta lines on sectional charts.
- Typically encompasses inner and outer circles: the inner circle has a 5-mile radius, and the outer circle has a 10-mile radius.
- Example: Indianapolis Intl Airport classified as Class C Airspace has airspace starting at surface leading up to 4100 ft MSL (41/SFC).
- Remote pilots in command must obtain ATC authorization to operate in Class C airspace.
Class D Airspace
- Encompasses airspace from the surface up to 2,500 ft above surrounding airports with operational control towers.
- Outlined in dashed blue lines on sectional charts.
- Begins at the surface and varies in vertical limits depending on local regulations.
- Example of sectional chart notation: [-20] indicates Class D airspace extends from the surface up to but not including 2,000 ft MSL.
- Specific rules apply when the tower is not operational; Class E and Class G rules come into effect.
General Notes
- Understanding airspace classifications is crucial for compliance and safe navigation.
- Each airspace class comes with specific entry requirements and operational limitations, necessitating awareness of regulations and permissions.
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