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Where is Class A airspace located?

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Encompasses the entire U.S. and extends 12 nautical miles offshore; from 18,000’ to 60,000’ MSL.

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How is Class A airspace depicted on charts?

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Not depicted on VFR charts; only shown on high-altitude charts.

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What operations are allowed in Class A airspace?

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Only IFR operations are allowed.

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What are the entry requirements for Class A airspace?

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Must be on an IFR flight plan and receive ATC clearance.

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What equipment is required for Class A airspace?

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Two-way radio, Mode C transponder, ADS-B Out, and DME or GPS above FL240.

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What is the speed limit in Class A airspace?

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Mach 1 (the speed of sound).

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Where is Class B airspace typically located?

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Surrounds the nation’s busiest airports, usually international airports.

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How is Class B airspace depicted on charts?

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Solid blue lines.

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What are the dimensions of Class B airspace?

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From the surface to around 10,000’ MSL, with an upside-down wedding cake structure.

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What are the entry requirements for Class B airspace?

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Must receive ATC clearance and hear the phrase “Cleared to enter Class Bravo.”

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What equipment is required for Class B airspace?

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Two-way radio, Mode C transponder, and ADS-B Out.

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What are the VFR weather minimums in Class B airspace?

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3 SM visibility and remain clear of clouds.

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What is the speed limit in Class B airspace?

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250 knots within the airspace; 200 knots below or in VFR corridors.

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Where is Class C airspace located?

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Surrounds medium to large airports with a mix of airline and general aviation traffic.

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How is Class C airspace depicted on charts?

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Solid magenta lines.

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What is the structure of Class C airspace?

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Inner core (5 NM radius, surface to 4,000’ AGL) and outer shelf (10 NM radius, 1,200’-4,000’ AGL) and an outer area that extends out 20NM from primary airport but it’s not depicted on charts.

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What are the entry requirements for Class C airspace?

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Must establish two-way radio communication and hear your call sign.

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What equipment is required for Class C airspace?

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Two-way radio, Mode C transponder, and ADS-B Out.

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What are the VFR weather minimums in Class C airspace?

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3 SM visibility; 500’ below, 1,000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontally from clouds.

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What is the speed limit in Class C airspace?

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200 knots within 4 NM of the airport and below 2,500’ AGL.

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What is the Class C Outer Area, and how does it differ from Class C airspace?

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The Class C Outer Area extends from the 10 NM boundary of the Class C airspace’s outer shelf to 20 NM from the primary airport, typically from 1,200 feet AGL up to 4,000 feet AGL. Unlike Class C airspace, communication with ATC is optional but encouraged, and it is not depicted on charts.

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Are there specific communication and weather requirements for the Class C Outer Area?

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Communication with ATC in the Class C Outer Area is optional but highly recommended for safety. The VFR weather minimums are the same as Class E airspace below 10,000 feet: 3 SM visibility and cloud clearances of 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.

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Is the Class C Outer Area depicted on sectional charts?

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No, the Class C Outer Area is not depicted on sectional charts. The solid magenta lines on charts only mark the inner core and outer shelf of Class C airspace.

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Where is Class D airspace typically found?

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Around airports with control towers but less busy than Class B or C.

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How is Class D airspace depicted on charts?

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Dashed blue lines.

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What are the dimensions of Class D airspace?

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Typically 4NM radius and extends from the surface to 2,500’ AGL.

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What are the entry requirements for Class D airspace?

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Must establish two-way radio communication and hear your call sign.

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What equipment is required for Class D airspace?

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Two-way radio.

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What are the VFR weather minimums in Class D airspace?

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3 SM visibility; 500’ below, 1,000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontally from clouds.

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What is the speed limit in Class D airspace?

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200 knots.

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Where is Class E airspace located?

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Fills gaps between other controlled airspace; surrounds airports with instrument procedures and covers 8NM across Victor airways.

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How is Class E airspace depicted on charts?

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Dashed magenta for surface areas; shaded magenta or blue for transition and enroute areas.

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What are the vertical dimensions of Class E airspace?

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Starts at surface, 700’, 1,200’, or 14,500’ AGL/MSL, up to but not including 18,000’ MSL; then again after 60,000’.

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What are the VFR weather minimums in Class E airspace?

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Below 10,000’: 3 SM and 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal from clouds. Above 10,000’: 5 SM and 1,000’ below, 1,000’ above, 1 SM horizontally from clouds.

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What is Class G airspace?

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Uncontrolled airspace that exists wherever controlled airspace doesn’t.

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How is Class G airspace depicted on charts?

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It’s not depicted on sectional charts.

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What are the VFR weather minimums below 1,200’ AGL in Class G airspace?

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Day: 1/2 SM visibility and clear of clouds. Night: 1 SM visibility and clear of clouds.

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What are the VFR weather minimums between 1,200’ AGL and below 10,000’ MSL in Class G airspace?

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Day: 1 SM visibility; 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal from clouds. Night: 3 SM visibility; 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal from clouds.

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What are the VFR weather minimums above 10,000’ MSL in Class G airspace?

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5 SM visibility; 1,000’ below, 1,000’ above, 1 SM horizontal from clouds.

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What is the purpose of Prohibited Areas?

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Protects national security or welfare by restricting all air traffic.

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What is happening in Prohibited Areas?

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Sensitive government or military operations, such as around the White House or nuclear facilities.

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What is the chart depiction for Prohibited Areas?

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Depicted with a blue-hatched border labeled with a ‘P’ followed by a number (e.g., P-47).

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What is the purpose of Restricted Areas?

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Separates civilian traffic from hazardous military activities, such as missile launches or artillery firing.

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What is happening in Restricted Areas?

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Hazardous operations that could harm passing aircraft.

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What is the chart depiction for Restricted Areas?

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Depicted with a blue-hatched border labeled with an ‘R’ followed by a number (e.g., R-2301).

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What is a Warning Area?

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Warns of hazards beyond U.S. territorial waters, such as military exercises.

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What is happening in Warning Areas?

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High-speed military jet activity, missile launches, or other dangerous operations.

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What is the chart depiction for Warning Areas?

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Depicted with a blue-hatched border labeled with a ‘W’ followed by a number (e.g., W-237).

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What is an MOA (Military Operations Area)?

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Separates military training activities from IFR traffic.

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What is happening in MOAs?

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Military training exercises like aerial maneuvers or combat practice.

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What is the chart depiction for MOAs?

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Depicted with a magenta-hatched border labeled with the name of the MOA (e.g., Ruby MOA).

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What is the purpose of Alert Areas?

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Alerts pilots to high volumes of aerial activity like flight training or unusual operations.

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What is happening in Alert Areas?

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Intensive flight training or other high-concentration aerial activities.

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What is the chart depiction for Alert Areas?

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Depicted with a magenta-hatched border labeled with an ‘A’ followed by a number (e.g., A-230).

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What are Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)?

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Temporary closures for safety or security, such as disaster relief, VIP movements, or large events like the Super Bowl.

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What is happening in TFRs?

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Activities requiring airspace protection, such as firefighting operations or presidential movements.

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What is the chart depiction for TFRs?

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Not depicted on sectional charts; available via NOTAMs or electronic flight bag (EFB) overlays.

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What is the purpose of the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)?

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Monitors aircraft entering or exiting U.S. airspace for national security.

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What is happening in the ADIZ?

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Identification of all inbound and outbound aircraft to protect against unauthorized entry.

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What is the chart depiction for the ADIZ?

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Depicted with a magenta line with dots around the U.S. perimeter on sectional charts.

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What is the purpose of a Controlled Firing Area (CFA)?

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Ensures safe separation between ground-based firing activities and aircraft.

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What is happening in CFAs?

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Artillery or weapons testing with spotters ensuring no aircraft are nearby.

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What is the chart depiction for CFAs?

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CFAs are not depicted on sectional charts since spotters halt operations if an aircraft approaches.

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What is the purpose of National Security Areas (NSAs)?

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Protects sensitive facilities and activities on the ground.

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What is happening in NSAs?

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Security-related operations, such as protecting nuclear power plants or weapons research facilities.

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What is the chart depiction for NSAs?

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Depicted with dashed magenta borders, often with altitude restrictions noted nearby.

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What is the purpose of Special Flight Rules Areas (SFRAs)?

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Ensures safety in areas with unique flight conditions or operations, such as the Hudson River Corridor or Washington, D.C.

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What is happening in SFRAs?

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Activities with unique operational procedures requiring special rules, often involving dense traffic or restricted areas.

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What is the chart depiction for SFRAs?

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Labeled on sectional charts with specific flight procedures detailed nearby or in associated documents.

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