Airspace

Question 1

What classes of airspace are controlled airspace?

Answer 1

A, B, C, D, & E

Question 2

What rules apply to all aircraft in controlled airspace?

Answer 2

Pilot qualifications, operating rules, equipment requirements

Question 3

Where is class A airspace found?

Answer 3

18,000 feet MSL to FL600 over continental USA up to 12 miles off the coast.

Question 4

What are the requirements in class A airspace?

Answer 4

IFR clearance, 2 way radio, Mode C transponder

Question 5

What airways are found in class A airspace?

Answer 5

J routes

Question 6

Where is class B airspace found?

Answer 6

At designated (busiest) airports, from surface to 10,000 feet MSL

Question 7

What are the requirements in class B airspace?

Answer 7

ATC clearance (VFR or IFR), 2 way radio, Mode C transponder, VOR or TACAN receiver

Question 8

What aircraft are separated in class B airspace?

Answer 8

All from each other, VFRs by half the IFR separation distance

Question 9

Where is class C airspace found?

Answer 9

At busy airports, not class B, that have a tower and approach control services, from surface to 4,000 feet AGL

Question 10

What are the requirements in class C airspace?

Answer 10

2 way radio, Mode C transponder

Question 11

What aircraft are separated in class C airspace?

Answer 11

IFRs from IFRs and VFRs. VFRs by half the IFR separation distance

Question 12

Where is class D airspace found?

Answer 12

At airports, not class B or C, with a control tower, from surface to 2,500 feet AGL

Question 13

What are the requirements in class D airspace?

Answer 13

2 way radio

Question 14

What aircraft are separated in class D airspace?

Answer 14

IFRs only

Question 15

Where is class E airspace found?

Answer 15

All contolled airspace that is not class A, B, C, or D

Question 16

What airways are found in class E airspace?

Answer 16

V airways

Question 17

What aircraft are separated in class E airspace?

Answer 17

IFRs only

Question 18

What is the only type of uncontrolled airspace in the USA?

Answer 18

Class G

Question 19

Where is class G airspace found?

Answer 19

From the surface up to the base of controlled airspace

Question 20

What aircraft are separated in class G airspace?

Answer 20

None

Question 21

What is a temporary flight restriction?

Answer 21

Protected airspace over disaster, hazard, large public gatherings, or location visited by a dignitary

Question 22

How is a temporary flight restriction published?

Answer 22

In a NOTAM

Question 23

Who is allowed to enter a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)?

Answer 23

Authorized aircraft only

Question 24

What is a prohibited area? How is it designated?

Answer 24

Designated airspace where flight is not permitted without permission. Designated by Pxx.

Question 25

What is a restricted area? How is it designated?

Answer 25

Designated airspace over US territory where flight is subject to restrictions. Designated by Rxxxx

Question 26

What is a warning area? How is it designated?

Answer 26

Designated airspace over the ocean with activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. Designated by Wxxx

Question 27

What is an alert area? How is it designated?

Answer 27

Designated area with a high volume of pilot training. Designated by Axx

Question 28

What is a controlled firing area? How is it designated?

Answer 28

Area with activity that could be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. Not shown on map. Activity ceases when an aircraft approaches.

Question 29

What is an MOA? How is it designated?

Answer 29

Designated area used for military training where IFR flight is kept clear. Designated by a name followed by MOA

Question 30

What is a National Security Area? How is it designated?

Answer 30

Designated area at locations needing increased security. Designated in a NOTAM. Aircraft requested to voluntarily avoid it.