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1
Q

Class A airspace goes from…

It includes the airspace overlying the waters within ____ nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous states and Alaska as well as ___________ airspace beyond the ____ nautical mile distance.

Unless otherwise authorized all operation in Class A is conducted under ______.

A

18,000’ MSL up to and including FL600.

12
designated
12

IFR

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What are the two categories of airspace?

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Regulatory = Restricted, Prohibited, Classed

Non-regulatory = CFAs, Alert, Warning, MOAs

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What are the two types of airspace?

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Controlled

Uncontrolled

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Class B airspace is controlled airspace around…

Usually extends from surface to _______.

Requires…

A

the nations busiest airports.

10,000 MSL

-Two-way radio communications
-ATC clearance to enter
-Mode-C transponder and ADS-B Out to fly within Mode-C Veil

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Class C airspace is controlled airspace around _________ airports with a certain number of _____ operations or __________ volume.

A

towered
IFR
passenger

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The typical inner area of class C airspace is a _____ radius extending up to ______ above airport elevation.
A ______ radius shelf typically extends from no lower than ______ up to ______ above airport elevation
A non-charted outer area extends up to ______from the airport where ATC may provide ________ traffic seperation.

A

5 NM
4,000’

10 NM
1,200’ up to 4,000’

20 NM
IFR/VFR

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Class C airspace requires…

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Two-way radio communication

Mode-C transponder

ADS-B Out

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Class D is controlled airspace extending from the ________ to _______ and has a _____ radius from the airport

A

surface to 2,500’ AGL
4 NM

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Flight in class D airspace requires…

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two-way radio communication

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Class E airspace is…

It…

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controlled airspace not designated as A, B, C or D.

may or may not be associated with an airport.

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Class E airspace requires ADS-B Out over the Gulf of Mexico within _____ of the coast and when at and above ________.

A

12 NM

3,000’ MSL

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Class E airspace requires ADS-B Out when at or above _______ within the 48 contiguous states and D.C. except when at or below ________.

A

10,000’ MSL

2,500’ AGL

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What are the functions of class E airspace?
(SETFOE)

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-Surface area designated for an airport without a tower
-Extension to a surface area of B, C or D
-Transition area (700’-1,200’ AGL used to transition from terminal area to the enroute environment)
-Federal airways and low altitude RNAV routes
-Offshore airspace areas
-Enroute domestic areas

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Class G airspace is ___________ airspace that has not been designated ____________.

A

Uncontrolled
A, B, C, D or E

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Flight in PROHIBITED AREAS is not allowed unless…

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permission is given by the using or controlling agency.

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RESTRICTED AREAS

Flight is not completely prohibited but is subject to restrictions due to…

A

hazards to aircraft (artillery, gunnery, missiles).

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Prohibited airspace exists due to…

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security or other reasons associated with the national welfare.

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You CANNOT fly in a RESTRICTED AREA contrary to the restrictions without…

A

permission from the using or controlling agency.

19
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If a RESTRICTED AREA is NOT active, ATC will…

A

allow you to fly in it without a specific clearance.

20
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If a RESTRICTED AREA is active, ATC will issue you a clearance that ensures…

A

you remain clear of the restricted airspace.

21
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WARNING AREAS extend outward…

A

3 NM from the U.S. coast.

22
Q

WARNING AREAS contain activity that…

A

may be hazardous to aircraft.

23
Q

The purpose of WARNING AREAS is to…

A

warn nonparticipating aircraft of the potential hazard.

24
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WARNING AREAS may be located on…

A

domestic or international waters or both.

25
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MOAs are established for the purpose of…

A

separating certain military training activities for IFR traffic.

26
Q

When a MOA is in use, nonparticipating IFR aircraft may be…

Otherwise…

A

cleared through it if IFR separation can be provided.

ATC will reroute or restrict the traffic.

27
Q

Activities in a MOA include…

A

-air combat tactics
-aerobatics
-formation training
-low altitude tactics

28
Q

Pilots operating under VFR should exercise _______ ________ when operating in an active MOA.

Contact any FSS within _____ miles of the area to obtain real time information about the MOA.

A

extreme caution

100

29
Q

Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots should…

A

contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories.

30
Q

ALERT AREAS inform pilots of…

Pilot’s transitioning the area are equally responsible for…

A

high volume pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.

collision avoidance.

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CONTROLLED FIRING AREAS contain activities that…

A

may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

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Q

Activities in CONTROLLED FIRING AREAS are suspended immediately when a spotter aircraft, radar or ground lookout indicates that…

A

an aircraft might be approaching the area.

33
Q

CONTROLLED FIRING AREAS are not charted because…

A

they don’t cause a nonparticipating aircraft to change its flight path.

34
Q

IFR (IR) MTRs altitude:

VFR (VR) MTRs altitude:

A

Above 1,500’ AGL

Below 1,500’ AGL

35
Q

Generally, MTRs are established below ________ at speeds in excess of ______. However, route segments may exist at ________ altitudes.

A

10,000’ MSL

250 knots

higher

36
Q

MTRs with no segments above 1,500’ AGL are identified by ___ digits.

A

4

i.e. IR1206, VR1207

37
Q

MTRs that include one or more segments above 1,500’ AGL are identified by ___ digits.

A

3

i.e. IR206, VR207

38
Q

An AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ) is an area of land or water…

A

where the identification, location and control of all aircraft (except DoD and law enforcement aircraft) is required for national security.

39
Q

Requirements to operate in within an ADIZ are…

A

-Transponder with altitude reporting

-Two-way radion communication with appropriate aeronautical facility

-File an IFR or Defense VFR flight plan

-Depart within 5 minutes of flight plan’s estimated departure time

40
Q

What kind of NOTAM is issued to designate TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (TFR)?

A

Flight data center (FDC)

41
Q

TFR NOTAMs begin with the phrase:

A

“FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS”

42
Q

Current TFRs can be found at…

A

tfr.faa.gov

43
Q

Some reasons the FAA may establish a TFR:
- protect _______ or _______in the air or on the ground from hazards by ____ _______ aircraft
- provide a safe environment for ________ ________ aircraft
- prevent unsafe _________ of __________ aircraft around an event of high public interest
- protect declared _________ _________ for humanitarian reasons in the State of Hawaii
- protect the _______, _____ ________ or other public figures
- provide a safe environment for ______ ________ operations

A

persons or property
low flying

disaster relief

congestion
sightseeing

national disasters

President, Vice President

space agency

44
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SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA (SFRA) is an airspace above land areas or territorial waters where…

A

special air traffic rules have been established.

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