Airspace Flashcards
How high is class A?
18,000 - 60,000ft MSL
How must all flights be completed in A?
Under IFR
Communication requirements for A?
Explicit clearance from ATC.
Equipment requirements for A?
Two way radio
Mode C transponder
ADS - B out
How is B depicted on map?
Solid blue line
Communication requirements for B?
Explicit clearance from ATC.
Equipment requirements for B?
Two way radio
Mode C transponder
ADS - B out
What are typical dimensions of class C?
Bottom tier - 5NM
Top tier - 10NM
Generally up to 4000ft AGL
Outer tier generally starts at 1200ft AGL
How is C depicted on map?
Solid magenta line
Communication requirements for C?
Once two way communications is established.
Equipment requirements for C?
Two way radio
Mode C transponder
ADS - B out
What are typical dimensions of class D?
5 SM radius
Surface - 2500ft AGL
How is D depicted on map?
Dashed blue line
Communication requirements for D?
Once two way communications is established.
Equipment requirements for D?
Two way radio
How high does E go?
17,999ft MSL
How is E Surface to 17,999ft MSL depicted?
Dashed Magenta line
How is E 700ft AGL to 17,999ft MSL depicted?
Inside shaded magenta areas.
How is E 1,200ft AGL to 17,999ft MSL depicted?
Anywhere outside of the dashed and shaded magenta lines.
How is E 14,500ft to 17,999ft MSL depicted?
Inside shaded blue area.
What does a blue zipper pattern mean?
Gives the floor of E for the area.
Equipment requirements for E?
Above 10,000ft:
No Comms requirement
Mode C Transponder
ADS-B Out
Below 10,000ft:
No comm requirements
No equip requirements
What is G airspace?
Uncontrolled Airspace
