3.9 Airspace Flashcards
when a control tower located on an airport within class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
The airspace reverts to class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation
a non-tower satellite airport, within the same class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the
primary airport’s control tower
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established
Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports
regardless of weather conditions
Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only
when the associated control tower is in operation
When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff
When departing from a runway intersection
The radius of the procedural outer area of Class C airspace is normally
20 nautical miles
Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace
The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff
All operations within Class C airspace must be in
an aircraft equipped with a transponder with automatic altitude reporting capability
Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace
Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency
The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally
4,000 feet AGL
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace
Class C
With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the surface upward to 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with
an operable transponder having either Mode S or 4096-code capability with Mode C automatic altitude reporting capability
what minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace
Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements
What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace
Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements
The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are
1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility
You would like to enter Class B airspace and contact the approach controller. The controller responds to your initial radio call with “N125HF standby.” May you enter the Class B airspace
You must remain outside Class B airspace until controller gives you a specific clearance
In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited
Class A
The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is
5 miles
VFR flight in controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL requires a minimum visibility and vertical cloud clearance of
3 miles, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the clouds in controlled airspace
For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is
1 mile
What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet
3 miles
The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is
500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally
What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours
1 mile visibility and clear of clouds
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is
3 miles
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for day VFR flight is
1 mile
During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
1,000 feet
unless otherwise authorized, which situation requires Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)?
overflying Class C airspace below 10,000 feet MSL
unless otherwise authorized, which airspace requires the appropriate Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) out equipment installed?
within Class G airspace 25 nautical miles from a Class B airport
No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the
ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles
During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
1,000 feet
Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours is
1 mile
During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is
2,000 feet
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is
500 feet
Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the visibility and ceiling to be at least
1,000 feet and 3 miles
Your VFR flight will be conducted above 10,000 ft MSL in Class E airspace. What is the minimum flight visibility
5 SM
What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace
Air Traffic Control Tower
A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is
at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds
No person may operate an airplane within Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless the
airplane is equipped for instrument flight
What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?
The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped
what is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace
1 mile flight visibility
what minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace
Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and ADS-B Out equipment
What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace
Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and ADS-B Out equipment
Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from
1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.
