Airspace

Question 1

Canadian Domestic Airspace is broken into….

Answer 1

Northern Domestic Airspace (NDA, true) and Southern Domestic Airspace (SDA, magnetic)

Question 2

Describe Class A Airspace

Answer 2

IFR Only, 2 way radio and transponder required, 18,000’ ASL to 60,000’ ASL

Question 3

Describe Class B Airspace

Answer 3

IFR and Controlled VFR, 2 way radio and transponder required, 12,500’ ASL to 17,999 ASL

Question 4

Describe Class C Airspace

Answer 4

Control Zone, IFR and VFR, clearance required to enter, 2 way radio and transponder required, extends from ground to a specified altitude (3000’ AGL generally), 5NM to 10NM radius

Question 5

Describe Class D Airspace

Answer 5

IFR and VFR, VFR must make contact prior to entering, 2 way , airspace size is similar to class C

Question 6

Describe Class E Airspace

Answer 6

IFR and VFR, VFR unrestricted, often around an airport or low level airway

Question 7

Describe Class F Airspace

Answer 7

Restricted airspace, CYA - advisory, CYR - restricted, CYD - danger, CYR/CYD prior permission required from user agency

Question 8

Describe Class G Airspace

Answer 8

Uncontrolled, any airspace not otherwise designated, ATC has no authority, no radio or transponder required

Question 9

Altimeter Setting Region vs Standard Pressure Region

Answer 9

Altimeter Setting Region - altimeter is always set to local setting
Standard Pressure Region - altimeter is set to 29.92”Hg in cruise