Airspace Flashcards
Airspace is generally classified into what two types?
Controlled and Uncontrolled
What are the types of Controlled Airspace?
Class A, B, C, D, and E
What are the types of Uncontrolled Airspace?
Only Class G
Describe a Transponder with Mode C capability.
It is a transponder with altitude encoding capability so ATC can see your aircraft altitude on the radar display.
FARs require you to have a Transponder with Mode C capability in which types of airspace?
- Class A
- Class B
- W/in 30 nm of a Class B primary airport (at any altitude)
- Class C (in and above it)
- At or above 10,000 ft MSL (except when at or below 2500 ft AGL)
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class A airspace?
There are none.
What are the entrance requirements into Class A airspace?
- Instrument rated pilot
- Instrument equipped aircraft
- On an IFR flight plan
- Have an IFR clearance from ATC
What are the dimensions of Class A airspace?
From 18,000 MSL up to and including FL600.
Class B airspace normally extends up to what altitude?
10,000 ft MSL
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class B airspace?
3 sm visibility and clear of clouds
What are the entrance requirements into Class B airspace?
- Private Pilot certificate or a logbook endorsement
- ATC Clearance
- Mode C Transponder
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class C airspace?
3 sm visibility and
1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.
Over the continental United States Class G airspace generally starts at?
The surface and extends up to the base of the overlying controlled airspace which is normally 700 ft AGL or 1200 ft AGL.
What are the entry requirements into Class C airspace?
- Establish radio communication
2. Mode C transponder
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class D airspace?
3 sm visibility and
1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.
What are the entry requirements into Class D airspace?
- Establish radio communication
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class E airspace BELOW 10,000 ft MSL?
3 sm visibility and
1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class E airspace at or ABOVE 10,000 ft MSL?
5 sm visibility and
1,000 ft above, 1,000 ft below, 1 sm horizontal from clouds.
Are there any entry requirements for class E, Class G airspace?
No
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace BELOW 10,000 ft MSL?
- 1 sm Day, 3 sm Night
2. 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace at or ABOVE 10,000 ft MSL?
5 sm visibility &
1,000 ft above, 1,000 ft below, 1 sm horizontal from clouds.
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace during the Day at 1200 ft AGL & below?
1 sm and clear of clouds
What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace during the Night at 1200 ft AGL below?
3 sm visibility &
1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.
Normally, what are the dimensions of Class C airspace?
A 5 nm radius from the surface to 4,000 ft AGL and a 10 nm radius shelf from 1,200 ft AGL to 4,000 ft AGL.
Normally, what are the dimensions of Class D airspace?
a 4 nm radius from the surface to 2,500 ft AGL.
Is Class D airspace in effect if the ATC Tower is closed?
No
What is the speed limit below 10,000 MSL?
250 KIAS
What is the speed limit in airspace underlying Class B airspace?
200 KIAS
What is the speed limit in Class C or D airspace below 2,500 ft AGL and within 4 nm of the primary airport
200 KIAS
What is the “Mode C Veil” associated with Class B airspace?
Airspace within a 30 nm radius from the surface to 10,000 MSL where a Mode C transponder must be used.
Describe Class C airspace.
Airspace surrounding an airport with an operating Control Tower and a radar approach control.
Does Class D airspace have an operating ATC Tower?
Yes, if it is closed then there is no Class D airspace.
What is Special Use Airspace?
Airspace used to confine certain flight activities and place limitations on aircraft not part of those activities.
What is an Alert Area?
Airspace where unusual types of activity take place such as glider flying, parachute jumping, student flight training.
May you transit an Alert Area?
Yes, users and transiting aircraft are responsible for collision avoidance.
How is an Alert Area designated?
By an A followed by a number.
What is a Military Operating Area (MOA)?
Airspace used for military training or other types of military operations.
May you transit a MOA?
Yes, with extreme caution but it is best to avoid them.
What is a Warning Area?
Airspace beginning 3 nm off the U.S. coastline and extending outward where military and other hazardous operations are conducted. For example, military training, missile tests, aerial gunnery, etc.
What is a Restricted Area?
Airspace where military and other hazardous operations are conducted. For example, military training, missile tests, aerial gunnery, etc. Similar to Warning Areas but they are over the land.
May you transit a Warning Area?
Yes, with extreme caution but it is best to avoid them.
May you transit a Restricted Area?
Yes, but clearance must be granted by the Controlling Agency.
What is a Prohibited Area?
Airspace established for national security reasons to prevent aircraft from operating in those areas.
