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AIM Chapter 3 Airspace Flashcards

1
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Who do you get permission from to enter a restricted area?

A

The using or controlling agency

91.133(a)

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Mode C required Airspace

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From the surface to 10,000’ within 30nm of the primary airport for which a Class B is designated.
Aeronautical Chart Users Guide

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Special Flight Rules Areas (SFRA)

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Airspace of defined dimensions, above land areas or territorial waters, within which the flight of aircraft is subject to the rules set forth in 14 CFR Part 93, unless otherwise authorized by air traffic control

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Temporary Flight Restricted Zone

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Defines an area restricted to air travel due to a hazardous condition, special event, or general warning
Aeronautical Chart Users Guide

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How is a TFR relating to national security depicted on a chart?

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A broken blue line

Aeronautical Chart Users Guide

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Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

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Area in which the ready identification, location and control of all aircraft is required in the interest of national security
Aeronautical Chart Users Guide

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How is a TRSA depicted on a sectional?

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Screened black outline of the entire area

Aeronautical Chart Users Guide

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What are the two types of airspace?

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Regulatory
Non-regulatory
AIM 3-1-1

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Under the two categories of airspace, there are four types, what are they?

A 
Controlled
Uncontrolled
Special use
Other
AIM 3-1-1
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class A airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements

A

Visibility - not applicable
Clouds - not applicable
AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1

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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class B airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements

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Visibility- 3 statute miles
Clouds - clear of clouds
AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1

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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class C airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements

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Visibility - 3 statute miles
Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 above, 2000 horizontal
AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1

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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class D airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements

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Visibility - 3 statute miles
Clouds - 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal
AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1

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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class E airspace? Both visibility and cloud requirements

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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
AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1

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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace, less than 1,200 feet anywhere? Both visibility and cloud requirements

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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
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Basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace, more than 1,200 feet but less than 10,000? Both visibility and cloud requirements

A

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
AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1

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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

A

Visibility - 5 statute miles
Clouds - 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, 1 statute mile horizontal
AIM 3-1-5 TABLE 3-1-1

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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?

A

The pilot

AIM 3-2-1

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What are the lateral and vertical boundaries of class A airspace?

A

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
AIM 3-2-2

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How high does Class B go?

A

Surface to 10,000 feet MSL

AIM 3-2-3

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Why are Class B airspace shaped like upside down wedding cakes?

A

They are designed to contain all published instrument procedures once an aircraft has entered the airspace
AIM 3-2-3

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Why is the cloud requirements only “clear of clouds” in Class B airspace?

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All aircraft are required to get a clearance and will receive separation from ATC
AIM 3-2-3

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What are the requirements for the pilot and the aircraft to enter Class B airspace?

A

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

AIM 3-2-3

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What are the vertical and lateral limits of a mode C veil?

A

Lateral - Within 30 NM of an airport
Vertical - surface up to 10,000 feet MSL
AIM 3-2-3

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What is required inside a mode C veil?

A

Automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment with Mode C capability

And ADSB out
AIM 3-2-3

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What is the frequency for VFR corridors?

A

122.75

AIM 3-2-3

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Generally, what is the lateral and vertical boundaries of Class C airspace?

A

A core that is 5 NM radius that goes from the surface up to 4,000 feet
A shelf that is 10 NM radius that goes from 1,200 to 4,000 feet
AIM 3-2-4

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What are the requirements of the pilot and the aircraft to enter Class C airspace?

A 
Pilot
- no specific requirements
Aircraft
- two way radios
- unless authorized, an automatic reporting radar beacon transponder

Two-way radio contact means ATC must respond with your callsign.

AIM 3-2-4

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Aircraft speed in Class C?

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200 knots
Within 4 nm 2500 ft AGL and below

Other parts of Class C = 250 kt

230 mph

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How high does Class D airspace usually go?

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2,500 feet above the surface

AIM 3-2-5

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What are requirements of a pilot and aircraft to enter Class D airspace?

A

Pilot
- no requirements
Aircraft
- unless authorized, two way radio capabilities

Two way radio must be established before entering

AIM 3-2-5

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Aircraft speed in Class D?

A

At or below 2,500 feet above the surface and within 4 NM of the primary Class D airport.. 200 knots
AIM 3-2-5

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What is the definition of Class E airspace?

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Airspace that is not Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D, and is controlled airspace
AIM 3-2-6

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Pilot and aircraft requirements to fly in Class E airspace?

A

None

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Vertical limits of Class E airspace?

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Begins at either 700 feet AGL, or 1,200 feet AGL
18,000 feet MSL
Above FL600

AIM 3-2-6

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What is the definition of Class G airspace?

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Uncontrolled airspace that has not been designated as any other airspace

AIM 3-3-1

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What are the two regulatory special use airspaces?

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Prohibited and Restricted

AIM 3-4-1

38
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What are the four non-regulatory special use airspaces?

A

Warning area, Military Operations Area (MOA), Alert area, and controlled firing areas (CFA)

AIM 3-4-1

39
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What is a prohibited area?

A

An area on the surface where flight is prohibited to establish security or other reasons associated with national welfare

AIM 3-4-2

40
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What are restricted areas for?

A

Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles.
AIM 3-4-3

41
Q

Who do you get permission to penetrate a restricted area from?

A

Using or controlling agency.
Using if it is in use, controlling if it is closed and ATC can clear you into it.
AIM 3-4-3

42
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What is a warning area?

A

An area extending from 3nm outward from the US coast which warns nonparticipating aircraft of potential danger

AIM 3-4-4

43
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Where are warning areas?

A

The airspace extending from three nautical miles outward from the coast of the U.S.

AIM 3-4-4

44
Q

What is a military operations area?

A

Airspace established for separating certain military training activities from IFR aircraft.

AIM 3-4-5

45
Q

How can you find out about the activity in a MOA while in flight?

A

Contact a FSS within 100 NM

AIM 3-4-5

46
Q

What is an alert area?

A

High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity

AIM 3-4-6

47
Q

What is a controlled firing area?

A

Hazardous activities for non participating aircraft.
Activity is suspended upon spotting another aircraft
NOT CHARTED
AIM 3-4-7

48
Q

What is Local Airport Advisory (LAA)?

A

Service operated within 10SM of an airport where there is no control tower, but there is a FSS
AIM 3-5-1

49
Q

What are military training routes?

A

High speed low level military combat routes.

AIM 3-5-2

50
Q

What are the weather minimums for MTRs? VFR & IFR.

A

VFR- 5 miles visibility, 3,000 for ceilings
IFR- N/A
AIM 3-5-2

51
Q

MTRs with 4 numbers mean what? I.E. IR1356, VR1537

A

No segments above 1,500 feet AGL

AIM 3-5-2

52
Q

MTRs with three numbers mean what? I.E. IR345, VR443

A

One or more legs is above 1,500 ft AGL

AIM 3-5-2

53
Q

VFR sectionals depict what types of special use airspace?

A

MTRs, MOA, restricted areas, prohibited areas, warning areas, and alert areas

54
Q

How do we find information about MTRs while flying?

A

FSS within 100 NM

AIM 3-5-2

55
Q

What are the purposes of establishing temporary flight restrictions?

A
  1. Protect property and persons
  2. Provide a safe environment
  3. Prevent unsafe congestion of sightseeing around an event of public interest
  4. Protect natural disaster in Hawaii
  5. President, Vice President, or other public figures
  6. Safe environment for space agency operations

AIM 3-5-3

56
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What is a VFR flyway?

A

General flight path without a specific course.
They help pilots in high congestion areas
AIM 3-5-5

57
Q

What is a VFR corridor?

A

Corridor or hole through a Class B airspace

AIM 3-5-5

58
Q

What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)?

A

Airspace that is around some Class D airports

Voluntary participation as a VFR aircraft

59
Q

Separation services in class E airspace

A

No separation services are provided to VFR aircraft

3-2-5(e)

60
Q

Do you need a clearance to operate on a VFR Flyway?

A

No

3-5-5(a)

61
Q

Is a clearance required to operate in a VFR corridor?

A

No

3-5-5(b)(1)

62
Q

What is a VFR Transition Route?

A

A specific flight course depicted on a TAC for transitioning a specific Class B airspace
3-5-5(c)(1)

63
Q

Is a clearance required to operate on a VFR Transition Route?

A

Yes

3-5-5(c)(1)

64
Q

Vertical limits of federal airway

A

1200’-18000’

3-2-6(e)(5)

65
Q

TFR around a disaster area will normally be how big?

A

2000’

3 NM

66
Q

Where can LAA’s be found?

A

Alaska

67
Q

What airspace can you not operate ultralights in?

A

Class A, B, C, D or E to the SFC without prior authorization

68
Q

Where are unmanned free balloons not allowed?

A

They cannot be less than 2000 ft above the surface in the lateral boundaries of Class B, C, D or E surface area for an airport

69
Q

What airspace can parachute jumps NOT be made into without prior authorization by ATC?

A

Class A, B, C, or D airspace

70
Q

How long before a flight into class B airspace must you request a deviation from the ADSB out rule?

A

At least 1 hr before but not more than 24 hr prior to the flight

71
Q

Where do you request a deviation from ADSB out requirements?

A

FAA automated web authorization tool.

72
Q

Where do you request a deviation from the transponder equipage rules?

A

The appropriate ATC controlling facility

73
Q

What kind a of aircraft are somewhat exempt from transponder rules?

A

Those not originally certificated with an engine driven electrical system can still operate…
-inside mode c veil BUT
-must remain outside of Class, A, B, and C airspace and below the ceiling of class B or C airspace or 10,000 ft, whichever is lower.

74
Q

At and above 3000 MSL over the Gulf of Mexico out to 12 nm, what equipment do you need?

A

ADSB out

Don’t need mode c transponder
3-2-6 b(2)(a)

75
Q

What must an airport have to qualify for a Class E surface area?

A

-have WX observation and reporting capabilities
-have communications capability with aircraft down to runway surface

76
Q

What are offshore airspace areas?

A

Class E airspace areas that extend upward from a specified altitude up to 17,999 MSL

-provide controlled airspace beyond 12 miles from the coast of the US

77
Q

Who is the controlling agency when talking about restricted areas?

A

The FAA/appropriate ATC facility

78
Q

What military activities may be conducted in a MOA?

A

-air combat tactics
-air intercepts
-aerobatics
-formation training
-low altitude tactics,
-etc.

79
Q

What rules regarding aerobatics are military planes exempt from when operating in a MOA?

A

-can do aerobatics in Class D and E surface areas
-can do aerobatics within a federal airway
-fly more than 250 kts indicated below 10,000 MSL

80
Q

What is SUAIS?

A

Special Use Airspace Information System

  • Alaska only
  • near real time info on military ops in MOAs in central AK.
    -has radio frequencies and phone numbers in AK chart supp for info.
81
Q

What is a traffic service LAAs provide?

A

Automatically provide “Final Guard” during periods of fast changing weather.

-from the time an aircraft reports “on-final” or “taking the active runway…
-until the aircraft reports “on the ground” or “airborne” to end the service.

82
Q

RAIS

A

Remote Airport Information Service

-provided in support of short term special events like small to medium fly ins.
-services provided by FSS like LAA but does not include WX or final guard service.

83
Q

When must an airport authority/manager request RAIS by prior to an event?

A

At least 60 days advance notice

84
Q

What further information can you get from an FSS about an MTR?

A

-time of scheduled activity
-altitudes in use on each route segment
-actual route width (can vary)

85
Q

What should a pilot dropping parachutists broadcast?

A

On CTAF…
-aircraft’s altitude
-position in relation to the airport
-approximate time the jump will commence/terminate.

86
Q

What is the FRZ?

A

Flight Restricted Zone

In Washington DC.

87
Q

Where can you find special awareness training for the DC SFRA/FRZ?

A

faasafety.gov

88
Q

What is a WRA?

A

Weather Reconnaissance Area - for hurricane hunting WX research aircraft ONLY.

  • airspace with defined dimensions
  • published by NOTAM
    -established only in US FIRs outside of US territorial airspace.
89
Q

Can VFR aircraft fly through a stationary or moving altitude reservation (ALTRV)?

A

Yes
Non participating IFR traffic just can’t go through them

90
Q

Do VFR aircraft require a clearance to depart Class B airspace?

A

Yes

91
Q

Do VFR aircraft require a clearance to enter Class B airspace?

A

Yes

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