AIM Chapter 3 Airspace Flashcards
Who do you get permission from to enter a restricted area?
The using or controlling agency
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Mode C required Airspace
From the surface to 10,000’ within 30nm of the primary airport for which a Class B is designated.
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Special Flight Rules Areas (SFRA)
Established due to increased security is required. Voluntary only
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Temporary Flight Restricted Zone
Defines an area restricted to air travel due to a hazardous condition, special event, or general warning
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How is a TFR relating to national security depicted on a chart?
A broken blue line
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Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
Area in which the ready identification, location and control of all aircraft is required in the interest of national security
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How is a TRSA depicted on a sectional?
Screened black outline of the entire area
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What are the two types of airspace?
Regulatory
Non-regulatory
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Under the two categories of airspace, there are four types, what are they?
Controlled Uncontrolled Special use Other AIM 3-1-1
Basic VFR weather minimums in Class A airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Visibility - not applicable
Clouds - not applicable
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class B airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Visibility- 3 statute miles
Clouds - clear of clouds
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class C airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Visibility - 3 statute miles
Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 above, 2000 horizontal
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class D airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Visibility - 3 statute miles
Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class E airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Less than 10,000 feet
Visibility - 3 statute miles
Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal
At or above 10,000 feet
Visibility - 5 statute miles
Clouds - 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 1 statute mile horizontal
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace, less than 1,200 feet anywhere? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Day Visibility - 1 statute mile Clouds - clear of clouds Night Visibility - 3 statute miles Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1
Basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace, more than 1,200 feet but less than 10,000? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Day
Visibility - 1 statute mile
Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal
Night
Visibility - 3 statute miles
Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace, more than 1,200 feet AGL and more than 10,000 feet MSL? Both visibility and cloud requirements
Visibility - 5 statute miles
Clouds - 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, 1 statute mile horizontal
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Who is required to make sure clearance and radio requirements are met prior to entering class B, C, or D airspace?
The pilot
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What are the lateral and vertical boundaries of class A airspace?
Lateral - everywhere within 12 NM off the coast of the 48 contiguous states and Alaska
Vertical - 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600
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How high does Class B go?
Surface to 10,000 feet MSL
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Why are Class B airspace shaped like upside down wedding cakes?
They are designed to contain all published instrument procedures once an aircraft has entered the airspace
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Why is the cloud requirements only “clear of clouds” in Class B airspace?
All aircraft are required to get a clearance and will receive separation from ATC
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What are the requirements for the pilot and the aircraft to enter Class B airspace?
Pilot
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
- Student pilot with correct endorsements and training
Aircraft
- IFR - operable VOR or TACAN receiver
- all operations - two way radio capabilities, and unless authorized by ATC, an operable radar beacon transponder with automatic altitude reporting
A CLEARANCE WITH YOUR CALLSIGN
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What are the vertical and lateral limits of a mode C veil?
Lateral - Within 30 NM of an airport
Vertical - surface up to 10,000 feet MSL
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What is required inside a mode C veil?
Automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment with Mode C capability
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What is the frequency for VFR corridors?
122.75
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