VFR Navigation Test Flashcards

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What does the white dot represent on the airport symbol if Cairns Army Airfield has an open dot on the airport symbol?

Location of NAVAID supporting the airfield

How do you know if services are available at an airport?

Tick marks around the airport symbol

What are the Class B Airspace VFR Weather minimums?

3SM Vis, Clear of Clouds

What are the Class E Airspace VFR Weather minimums less than 10,000 ft MSL?

3SM Vis, 1000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the Class E Airspace VFR Weather minimums at or above 10,000 ft MSL?

5SM Vis, 1000 ft above, 1000 ft below, 1 SM horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the Class G Airspace VFR Weather minimums 1,200 ft or less above surface?

DAY: 1/2 SM Vis, Clear of Clouds. NIGHT: 1 SM Vis, Clear of Clouds Signup and view all the answers

What are the Class G Airspace VFR Weather minimums more than 1,200 ft above surface but less than 10,000 ft MSL?

DAY: 1 SM Vis, 1000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal. NIGHT: 3 SM Vis, 1000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What are the Class G Airspace VFR Weather minimums more than 1,200 ft above surface at or above 10,000 ft MSL?

DAY and NIGHT: 5 SM Vis, 1000 ft above, 1000 ft below, 1 SM Horizontal Signup and view all the answers

How long can you go without oxygen at 10,000 ft?

1 hour Signup and view all the answers

When is oxygen required for all flight?

14,000 ft and above Signup and view all the answers

What does a star with a circle in the middle of it (open star) on a map mean?

Rotating airport beacon in operation Sunset to sunrise Signup and view all the answers

Airports with control towers are shown in ______

Blue Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions of Class A Airspace?

18,000 ft MSL to Flight Level 600 (60,000 ft), Lateral - Generally the airspace overlying the waters within 12 NM off the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise authorized, all persons operating in Class A airspace must operate their aircraft under _____.

IFR Signup and view all the answers

How is Class B depicted?

represented as an upside down 3-tirered cake, 3 blue concentric circles Signup and view all the answers

What are the vertical and lateral dimensions of Class B?

Lateral and vertical dimensions as depicted Signup and view all the answers

Class B Airspace has what kind of veil and what is it for?

Mode C Veil, 30 nautical miles outside class Bravo airports, indicates you have to have an operating transponder with mode C or S capabilities in order to enter. Signup and view all the answers

What does every Class B airport come with?

Terminal Area Chart (TAC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the TAC's scale?

1:250,000, IOT show more detail Signup and view all the answers

How is class C airspace depicted?

Two Magenta Concentric Circles Signup and view all the answers

What are the lateral dimensions for Class C airspace?

Core Surface - 5NM radius, Shelf Area - 10NM radius Signup and view all the answers

When should you begin calling ATC when coming to a Class C airspace?

20 NM Signup and view all the answers

What are the vertical dimensions of Class D airspace?

generally from surface to 2,500' above airport elevation. MSL depicted on map Signup and view all the answers

What does a magenta segmented line mean?

Class E airspace to the ground, airport has no control tower. Signup and view all the answers

How is a restricted area designated?

Blue feathered lines with designator ("R" + number designator) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

NAVAID Location:
- An open dot on an airport symbol indicates the location of a NAVAID supporting the airfield.
Airport Services:
- Tick marks around an airport symbol indicate available services.
Class B Airspace VFR Weather Minimums:
- 3SM visibility
- 1000 ft above
- 500 ft below
- 2000 ft horizontal
Class C Airspace VFR Weather Minimums:
- Same minimums as Class B.
Class D Airspace VFR Weather Minimums:
- Same minimums as Class B and C.
Class E Airspace (Below 10,000 ft MSL) VFR Weather Minimums:
- 3SM visibility
- 1000 ft above
- 500 ft below
- 2000 ft horizontal
Class E Airspace (Above 10,000 ft MSL) VFR Weather Minimums:
- 5SM visibility
- 1000 ft above
- 1000 ft below
- 1SM horizontal
Class G Airspace (1,200 ft or Less AGL) VFR Weather Minimums:
- Day: 1/2 SM visibility, clear of clouds
- Night: 1 SM visibility, clear of clouds
Class G Airspace (Above 1,200 ft AGL, Below 10,000 ft MSL) VFR Weather Minimums:
- Day: 1 SM visibility, 1000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal
- Night: 3 SM visibility, 1000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal
Class G Airspace (Above 10,000 ft MSL) VFR Weather Minimums:
- Day and Night: 5SM visibility, 1000 ft above, 1000 ft below, 1SM horizontal
Oxygen Requirements:
- 1 hour at 10,000 ft without supplemental oxygen.
- 30 minutes at 12,000 ft without supplemental oxygen.
- Oxygen required for all flights at 14,000 ft and above.
Airport Symbols:
- Open star (with circle): Rotating airport beacon in operation (sunset to sunrise).
- Blue: Airports with control towers.
- Magenta: Airports without control towers.
Class A Airspace:
- 18,000 ft MSL to FL600 (60,000 ft).
- Overlying waters within 12 NM of the 48 contiguous states and Alaska.
- IFR required.
Class B Airspace:
- Depicted as an upside-down 3-tiered cake (3 blue concentric circles).
- Lateral and vertical dimensions vary, detailed on chart.
- Radio communications, ATC clearance and Mode-S transponder mandatory
Class B Airspace "Mode C Veil":
- 30 nautical miles outside Class B airports, requires Mode C or S transponder to enter.
Class B Airport Equipment:
- Every Class B airport has a Terminal Area Chart (TAC).
TAC Scale: 1:250,000 scale to show detail.
Class C Airspace:
- Depicted by two magenta concentric circles.
Class C Lateral Dimensions:
- Core Surface: 5NM radius.
- Shelf Area: 10NM radius.
Class C Vertical Dimensions:
- Core: Surface to 4,000 ft above airport elevation.
- Shelf: 1,200 ft AGL to 4,000 ft above airport elevation.
Class C Operating Requirements:
- Two-way radio communication prior to and during operation.
- Mode-S transponder with ADS-B required within and above 10,000 ft MSL.
Class C Communications:
- Begin communication 20 NM out
Class D Airspace:
- Depicted by blue segmented lines tailored to each airspace. Usually from surface to 2500 ft AGL.
- Two-way radio communication is required prior to and during operation.
- Mode C Transponder required
Class E Airspace:
- Depicted with magenta dashed lines or vignettes, varying dimensions dependant on map.
- No operating requirements for below 10000' MSL
- Mode-S transponder with ADS-B required above 10,000 ft MSL.
Magenta Segmented Line: Indicates Class E airspace beginning at 700 ft AGL.
Magenta Vignette: Class E Airspace begins at an airport without a tower.
Blue Vignette: Class E airspace beginning above 1200 feet AGL.
Class G Airspace: Generally no restrictions, uncontrolled airspace outside controlled areas.
Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA): Areas where pilots can receive additional radar services. Pilots are encouraged, not required, to participate. Depicted by solid black/grey concentric lines.
MOA Participation: Contact radar approach control or controlling agency to use TRSA services.
Restricted Area: Special use airspace. Denotes invisible flight hazards (aerial gunnery, etc.). Advance permission required.
Restricted Area Depiction: Blue feathered lines with "R" and number designator.
Warning Area: Special use airspace. Airspace within 3NM of coastline. Activities may be hazardous for other aircraft.
Warning Area Depiction: Blue feathered lines with "W" & number designator.
Prohibited Area: Special use airspace. Established for national security. Aircraft prohibited from entering.
Prohibited Area Depiction: Blue feathered lines with "P" & number designator.
Alert Area: Special use airspace. High-volume pilot training or unusual activity. No restrictions on through flight.
Alert Area Depiction: Magenta feathered lines with "A" & number designator.
Military Operations Areas (MOAs): Special use airspace for separating military training from IFR traffic.
MOA Depiction: Magenta feathered lines with "MOA" & number designator.
Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ): Airspace for identification & control of aircraft for national security.
ADIZ Depiction: Solid magenta line and dots with "Air Defense Identification Zone". VFR aircraft must be on a DVFR flight plan.
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): Temporary flight restrictions imposed by the FAA, disseminated by NOTAM.
TFR Dimensions: Usually 2,000 ft AGL, 3 NM radius.
TFR Reasons: Disaster relief, public safety, sightseeing aircraft, government heads
Course Plotting Tick Marks: Every 10NM (Placement) every 20 NM (Label); Every 15 NM (Visual Checkpoints)
Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF): Large and small blue numbers in 30′ quadrangles, MSL.
National Park Altitude: 2,000 ft AGL.
Oxygen at 12,500 ft PA: No (altitude below 14,000 ft).
Rotary-Wing Reserve Fuel: 20 minutes at cruise.
Destination Weather Validity: 1 hour after estimated time of arrival (ETA).
Special VFR (SVR) Minimums: 1/2 SM visibility, clear of clouds (unless higher required).
Weather Forecast Void Time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Controlled Airspace VR Minimum Weather: 1000 ft ceiling, 3 SM visibility.
Cruising Altitude Rule Commencement: Above 3,000 ft AGL.
VR Flight Altitudes (Eastern): Odd +500
VR Flight Altitudes (Western): Even +500.
CTA Frequencies: Begin monitoring and communicating 10 NM from non-towered airport.
Restricted Area VFR Entry: Authorized by the controlling agency.
Warning Area Purpose: Alerts non-participating pilots of potential hazards.
MOA Procedures: Contact an FSS within 100 miles to obtain updated operation hours, and contact controlling agency.
Alert Area Purpose: Informs pilots of high-volume training or unusual activity.
TFR Awareness: Check NOTAMS.
Disaster Relief TFR: Yes
Class G Floor departing Brewton: 1200 ft AGL.
Special VFR Clearance: Required for deteriorating weather (700 ft ceiling with 1/2 SM visibility).
Isogonic Lines: Lines connecting points of equal magnetic variation.
True Course (TC): Angle from true North to flight plan (clockwise).
Ground Speed (GS): Aircraft speed over the ground.
Agonic Line: Line connecting points of zero degrees magnetic variation.
Magnetic North: Angle from magnetic North to aircraft nose (clockwise).
True Airspeed (TAS): Calibrated airspeed, corrected for density altitude and temperature.
Drift Correction (DC): Correction applied to avoid drifting off course.
Variation (VAR): Difference between true and magnetic north.
Track (TR): Actual ground path, clockwise from True North.
Calibrated Airspeed (CAS): Corrected indicated airspeed for instrument errors.
True Heading (TH): Angle from True North to aircraft nose (clockwise).
Wind and Heading Effect (010 deg): Wind from 210 deg causes right drift, faster ground speed than TAS.
Speed Affected by Wind: Ground Speed (GS).
Drift Angle Calculation: Difference between True Heading (TH) and Track (TR).
Airport Runway Depiction (Circles): Hard surfaced runways; 1,500-8,069 ft long.
Airport Runway Depiction (Non-Circles): Hard surfaced runways > 8,069 ft, or multiple runways < 8,069 ft.
Airport Dotted Open Symbol: Indicates the location of airfield NAVAID.
Heliport Depiction: H with a circle around it (magenta) on the map.
Unverified Airport Depiction: U with a circle around it (magenta) on the map.
Abandoned Airport Depiction: X with a circle around it (magenta) on the map.
Ultralight Flight Park Depiction: F with a circle around it (magenta) on the map.

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Prepare for your VFR Navigation Test with these essential flashcards. This study material covers NAVAID locations, airport services, and VFR weather minimums for various airspace classes, including Class B, C, D, E, and G. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of VFR navigation principles.