Airspace

Question 1

Class A

Answer 1

• 18,000’ MSL to 60,000’ MSL
• Not depicted on sectional
• Must be IFR Rated
• Controlled Airspace
• ATC Clearance
• Mode C Transponder
• Two-way Radio Communications

Question 2

Class B

Answer 2

• Depicted as a solid Blue Line on sectional
• Must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate
• (Student Pilot may enter with proper endorsement)
• ATC Clearance is required to enter
• Controlled Airspace
• Two - way radio communication
• Mode C Transponder
• Surface Level - 10,000’ MSL (Usually)
• ADS - B Out

Question 3

Class C

Answer 3

• Depicted as a solid Magenta Line in sectional
• Two - way Radio Communication (including call-sign)
• Inner Core is 5 NM Radius (SFC - 4,000’ AGL)
• Outer Core is 10 NM Radius (1,200 - 4,000’ AGL)
• Mode C Transponder
• ADS-B Out

Question 4

Class D

Answer 4

• Depicted as a dashed blue line on sectional
• Two - way radio communication
• Surface - 2,500’ AGL (or as depicted)
• Controlled Airspace
• Radio Contact should be made at least 10-12 NM out

Question 5

Class E

Answer 5

• Depicted on the sectional as a Magenta dashed line
• Everywhere Else
• Controlled Airspace
• Also depicted as a Magenta Vignette (Hard Side - Starts at 1,200 AGL) (Soft Side - Starts at 700’ AGL)

Question 6

Class G

Answer 6

• Uncontrolled Airspace
• Typically from Surface - 700’ AGL or 1,200’ AGL
• Blue Vignette that goes from the surface to - 14,500’ MSL

Question 7

M.C.P.R.A.W.N.

Answer 7

M - MOA
C - CFA
P - Prohibited
R - Restricted
A - Alert
W - Warning
N - NSA

Question 8

MOA

Answer 8

• Military Operations Area
• Defined Vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain military training activities from IFR traffic
• Exercise extreme caution while flying through a MOA
• Call to see if it is “Hot” or “Cold” before you fly through
• Depicted as Red on VFR Sectional

Question 9

CFA

Answer 9

• Controlled Firing Area
• Not depicted on sectional
• Contain activities which could be hazardous to non-participation aircraft
• you may fly through

Question 10

Prohibited

Answer 10

• Depicted as Blue on sectional
• you may not fly through
• Areas contain airspace or defined dimensions within which the flight of the aircraft is prohibited

Question 11

Restricted

Answer 11

• Depicted Blue on the VFR sectional
• You may fly through with ATC Clearance
• The flight of the aircraft isn’t completely prohibited, but still subject to restrictions

Question 12

Alert

Answer 12

• Depicted Red in VFR sectional
• You may fly through but be cautious
  Depicted on aeronautical chart to inform non-participating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or any unusual type of aerial activity

Question 13

Warning

Answer 13

• Depicted Blue in the VFR Sectional
• Airspace extending 3NM outward from the U.S. Coastline, that contains activity hazardous to non-participating aircraft
• The purpose is to WARN pilots of potential danger
• Avoid flying through these areas
• call the controlling agency to see if the area is active before entering

Question 14

NSA

Answer 14

• National Security Area
• Defined airspace where there is a requirement for increased security and safety for ground facilities. (White House, Pentagon, etc)
• Depicted Red in the VFR sectional
• You may fly through but try to avoid it

Question 15

Wildlife Refuge

Answer 15

• Recommended to fly at least 2000’ AGL
• Depicted by a Blue side by side dotted and solid line

Question 16

SFRA

Answer 16

• Special Flight Rules Area
• Roughly a 30 NM Circular area
• Must obtain clearance from ATC
• Two-way Radio Communication
• Depicted on the sectional as a solid Blue blocked line
• Area in which normal flight rules may not apply

Question 17

TFR

Answer 17

• Temporary Flight Restriction
• To protect persons or property in the air or the surface, provide safe environment for operation of disaster relief aircraft, protect the President and Vice President, or other public figures, provide safe environment for space agency
• They are sent out via NOTAMS
• They can be imposed over floods and other natural disasters such as wildland fires where there may be rescue or fire suppression flights occurring in the same area.

Question 18

TRSA

Answer 18

• Terminal Radar Service Area
• Are primary airport(s) which become Class D airspace
• Depicted on the VFR sectional as a solid Black line
• Dimensions are tailored to area
• Pilots operating under VFR are encouraged to contact the radar approach control
• Participation is voluntary, but still treat it as a Delta and follow the Delta operating procedures
• Provides separation for participating aircraft

Question 19

Class B (VFR Minimums)

Answer 19

• 3 SM of visibility
• Clear of clouds

Question 20

Class C (VFR Minimums)

Answer 20

• 3 SM of visibility
• 500’ below clouds
• 1,000’ above clouds
• 2,000’ Horizontally

Question 21

Class D (VFR Minimums)

Answer 21

• 3 SM of visibility
• 500’ below clouds
• 1,000’ above clouds
• 2,000’ Horizontally

Question 22

Class E - Above 10,000’ MSL (VFR Minimum)

Answer 22

• 5 SM Visibility
• 1,000’ below clouds
• 1,000’ above clouds
• 1 Mile Horizontally

Question 23

Class E - Below 10,000’ MSL (VFR Minimums)

Answer 23

• 3 SM of visibility
• 500’ below clouds
• 1000’ above clouds
• 2,000’ horizontally

Question 24

Class G - Below 10,000’ MSL (VFR Minimum)

Answer 24

• 1 SM of visibility
• 500’ below clouds
• 1,000’ above clouds
• 2,000’ Horizontally

Question 25

Night G - Below 10,000’ MSL (VFR Minimum)

Answer 25

• 3 SM of visibility
• 500’ below clouds
• 1,000’ above clouds
• 2,000’ Horizontally

Question 26

Class G - Below 1,200’ MSL (VFR Minimums)

Answer 26

• 1 SM of visibility
• Clear of clouds

Question 27

Night G - Below 1,200’ MSL (VFR Minimums)

Answer 27

• 3SM of visibility
• 500’ below clouds
• 1,000’ above clouds
• 2,000’ Horizontally