Airspace Flashcards

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The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

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the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established

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Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the pilot has

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received prior authorization from the controlling agency

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With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include

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18,000 feet MSL

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What is required for all operations within Class C airspace

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The aircraft must equipped with a 4096-transponder with Mode C encoding capability

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Prior to entering an airport Advisory Area, a pilot should

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Contact the local FSS for airport and traffic advisories

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A blue segmented circle on a Sectional Chart depicts which class airspace?

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Class D

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Pilots fling over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than

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2,000 feet AGL

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Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?

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The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff

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TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

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sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft

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What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a military operations area (MOA)

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Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted

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What is required for all operations within a Class C airspace?

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an aircraft equipped with 4096-code transponder with mode C encoding capability

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The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

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The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established

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Flight through a restricted area is only allowed if

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a pilot has received prior authorization from the controlling agency

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Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests within

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All pilots

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15
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investigate cloud clearance requirements for particular types of airspaced@!!

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Do it!!!

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What initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

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Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency

17
Q

The normal radius of the outer area of Class C airspace is?

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20 nautical miles

18
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Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only…

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when the associated control tower is in operation

19
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Prior to entering an Airport Advisory Area, a pilot should

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contact the local FSS for airport and traffic advisories

20
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What happens with a control tower located on an airport within Class D airspace ceases operation for the day?

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The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.

21
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The vertical limit of Class C airspace

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4,000 feet AGL

22
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Under what condition, if any, may pilots fly through a restricted area?

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With the controlling agency’s authorization

23
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Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?

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The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff

24
Q

Under certain expectations, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to but does not include

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18,000

25
Q

A blue segmented circle on a Sectional Chart depicts which class airspace?

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Class D

26
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A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requries radio communications be established and maintained with the

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primary airport’s control tower