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1
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Airspace is generally classified into what two types?

A

Controlled and Uncontrolled

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What are the types of Controlled Airspace?

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Class A, B, C, D, and E

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What are the types of Uncontrolled Airspace?

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Only Class G

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Describe a Transponder with Mode C capability.

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It is a transponder with altitude encoding capability so ATC can see your aircraft altitude on the radar display.

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FARs require you to have a Transponder with Mode C capability in which types of airspace?

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  1. Class A
  2. Class B
  3. W/in 30 nm of a Class B primary airport (at any altitude)
  4. Class C (in and above it)
  5. At or above 10,000 ft MSL (except when at or below 2500 ft AGL)
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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class A airspace?

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There are none.

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What are the entrance requirements into Class A airspace?

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  1. Instrument rated pilot
  2. Instrument equipped aircraft
  3. On an IFR flight plan
  4. Have an IFR clearance from ATC
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What are the dimensions of Class A airspace?

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From 18,000 MSL up to and including FL600.

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Class B airspace normally extends up to what altitude?

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10,000 ft MSL

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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class B airspace?

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3 sm visibility and clear of clouds

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What are the entrance requirements into Class B airspace?

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  1. Private Pilot certificate or a logbook endorsement
  2. ATC Clearance
  3. Mode C Transponder
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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class C airspace?

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3 sm visibility and

1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.

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Over the continental United States Class G airspace generally starts at?

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The surface and extends up to the base of the overlying controlled airspace which is normally 700 ft AGL or 1200 ft AGL.

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What are the entry requirements into Class C airspace?

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  1. Establish radio communication

2. Mode C transponder

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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class D airspace?

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3 sm visibility and

1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.

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What are the entry requirements into Class D airspace?

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  1. Establish radio communication
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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class E airspace BELOW 10,000 ft MSL?

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3 sm visibility and

1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.

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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class E airspace at or ABOVE 10,000 ft MSL?

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5 sm visibility and

1,000 ft above, 1,000 ft below, 1 sm horizontal from clouds.

19
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Are there any entry requirements for class E, Class G airspace?

A

No

20
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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace BELOW 10,000 ft MSL?

A
  1. 1 sm Day, 3 sm Night

2. 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.

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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace at or ABOVE 10,000 ft MSL?

A

5 sm visibility &

1,000 ft above, 1,000 ft below, 1 sm horizontal from clouds.

22
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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace during the Day at 1200 ft AGL & below?

A

1 sm and clear of clouds

23
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What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in Class G airspace during the Night at 1200 ft AGL below?

A

3 sm visibility &

1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds.

24
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Normally, what are the dimensions of Class C airspace?

A

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.

25
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Normally, what are the dimensions of Class D airspace?

A

a 4 nm radius from the surface to 2,500 ft AGL.

26
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Is Class D airspace in effect if the ATC Tower is closed?

A

No

27
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What is the speed limit below 10,000 MSL?

A

250 KIAS

28
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What is the speed limit in airspace underlying Class B airspace?

A

200 KIAS

29
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What is the speed limit in Class C or D airspace below 2,500 ft AGL and within 4 nm of the primary airport

A

200 KIAS

30
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What is the “Mode C Veil” associated with Class B airspace?

A

Airspace within a 30 nm radius from the surface to 10,000 MSL where a Mode C transponder must be used.

31
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Describe Class C airspace.

A

Airspace surrounding an airport with an operating Control Tower and a radar approach control.

32
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Does Class D airspace have an operating ATC Tower?

A

Yes, if it is closed then there is no Class D airspace.

33
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What is Special Use Airspace?

A

Airspace used to confine certain flight activities and place limitations on aircraft not part of those activities.

34
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What is an Alert Area?

A

Airspace where unusual types of activity take place such as glider flying, parachute jumping, student flight training.

35
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May you transit an Alert Area?

A

Yes, users and transiting aircraft are responsible for collision avoidance.

36
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How is an Alert Area designated?

A

By an A followed by a number.

37
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What is a Military Operating Area (MOA)?

A

Airspace used for military training or other types of military operations.

38
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May you transit a MOA?

A

Yes, with extreme caution but it is best to avoid them.

39
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What is a Warning Area?

A

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.

40
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What is a Restricted Area?

A

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.

41
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May you transit a Warning Area?

A

Yes, with extreme caution but it is best to avoid them.

42
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May you transit a Restricted Area?

A

Yes, but clearance must be granted by the Controlling Agency.

43
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What is a Prohibited Area?

A

Airspace established for national security reasons to prevent aircraft from operating in those areas.

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