Air Space Flashcards
How high can Class G airspace go?
up to 14,500’ MSL
From 14,500” MSL to 17,999’ MSL is ALL which air space?
Class E
How is Class E airspace indicated on a map?
Thick, Fuzzy Magenta
How low does Class E air space begin?
1200’ MSL and 700’ MSL and surface
What specific requirements are required to enter Class E airspace?
There are none
Are pilots required to contact ATC (air traffic control) when entering Class E airspace under VFR (visual flight rules)? Any exceptions?
No. Unless the Class E airport has a tower
Where is Class G airspace?
Anywhere that is not A, B, C, D or E
Are pilots required to contact ATC (air traffic control) when entering Class G airspace under VFR (visual flight rules)? Any exceptions?
No. Unless the Class G airport has a tower
What specific requirements are required to enter Class G airspace?
There are none
If a Class E or G airport has a tower, when must the pilot make contact?
Within 4 NM, if flying less than 2500’ MSL
What are the 2 parts of Class C air space?
Surface area & outer circle. And it looks like a mushroom cloud
The surface area of Class C airspace extends how far?
A radius of 5 NM
At what altitude does the outer circle of Class C airspace begin?
1200 AGL
How high does the surface area and outer circle of Class C airspace go?
4000’ AGL
How wide is the outer circle of Class C air space?
A radius of 10 NM
What air space is usually outside the outer area of Class C air space? How far does it extend?
It’s usually Class E and the radius extends to 20NM from the airport.
What is required to enter Class C air space?
A two-way radio
MODE C transponder, with altitude reporting
plus the pilot must contact ATC (air traffic control)
What is required to enter Class B airspace?
Permission from ATC (air traffic control); a two-way radio MODE C Transponder (4096) Encoding altimeter ADS-B Out Equipment
How is Class C air space indicated on a map?
Solid magenta line
What is the typical altitude range of a Class B air space?
surface to 10,000’ AGL
What must a student pilot have in order to fly into Class B air space?
A logbook endorsement from the instructor indicating the pilot has already flown into the airport with him/her.
How is Class B airspace indicated on a map?
Solid Blue Line
How is Class D airspace indicated on a map?
Blue dotted line
How wide is Class D airspace?
Usually extends with a radius of 4 NM from the airport.
What is the typical altitude range of a Class D air space?
surface to 2500’ AGL
What is required to enter Class D air space?
Contact ATC; a two-way radio
If the tower of a Class D airport is closed, what does it become?
Usually E, sometimes G
