Airspace

Question 1

Controlled airspace consists of:

Answer 1

Class A, B, C, D, E

Question 2

18,000 ft MSL to FL 600 (IFR). Controlled airspace.

Answer 2

Class A Airspace

Question 3

Surface to 10,000 ft. Surrounds busy airports. ATC clearance required. Controlled airspace.

Answer 3

Class B Airspace

Question 4

Surface to 4,000 ft above airport elevation. Operational control tower. 2-way communication w/ATC required. Controlled airspace.

Answer 4

Class C Airspace

Question 5

Surface to 2,500 ft above airport elevation. Operational control tower. 2-way communication w/ATC required. Controlled airspace.

Answer 5

Class D Airspace

Question 6

Controlled airspace not A,B,C,D from the surface or designated altitude to adjacent or other overlying controlled airspace.

Answer 6

Class E Airspace

Question 7

Extends from surface to base of overlying Class E airspace. ATC has no authority or responsibility, but VFR minimums apply. Uncontrolled airspace.

Answer 7

Class G Airspace

Question 8

Class A VFR Weather Minimums

Answer 8

Not applicable

Question 9

Class B Flight Visibility (statute miles)

Answer 9

3 statute miles

Question 10

Class C Flight Visibility (statute miles)

Answer 10

3 statute miles

Question 11

Class B Distance from Clouds

Answer 11

Clear of clouds

Question 12

Class C Distance from Clouds

Answer 12

1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal

Question 13

Class D Flight Visibility (statute miles)

Answer 13

3 statute miles

Question 14

Class D Distance from Clouds

Answer 14

1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal

Question 15

Class E Flight Visibility (statute miles)

At or above 10,000 ft MSL

Answer 15

5 statute miles

Question 16

Class E Flight Visibility (statute miles)

Less than 10,000 ft MSL

Answer 16

3 statute miles

Question 17

Class E Distance from Clouds

At or above 10,000 ft MSL

Answer 17

1,000 ft above
1,000 ft below
1 statute mile horizontal

Question 18

Class E Distance from Clouds

Less than 10,000 ft MSL

Answer 18

1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal

Question 19

Class G Flight Visibility (statute miles)

1,200 ft or less above the surface (regardless of MSL altitude) (Day and Night)

Answer 19

Day: 1 statute mile
Night: 3 statute miles

Question 20

Class G Flight Distance from Clouds

1,200 ft or less above the surface (regardless of MSL altitude) (Day and Night)

Answer 20

Day: Clear of clouds
Night: 1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal

Question 21

Class G Flight Visibility (statute miles)

More than 1,200 ft above the surface but less than 10,000 ft MSL (Day and Night)

Answer 21

Day: 1 statute mile
Night: 3 statute miles

Question 22

Class G Flight Distance from Clouds

More than 1,200 ft above the surface but less than 10,000 ft MSL (Day and Night)

Answer 22

Day and Night:
1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal

Question 23

Class G Flight Visibility (statute miles)

More than 1,200 ft above the surface and at or above 10,000 ft MSL

Answer 23

5 statute miles

Question 24

Class G Flight Distance from Clouds

More than 1,200 ft above the surface and at or above 10,000 ft MSL

Answer 24

1,000 ft above
1,000 ft below
1 statute mile horizontal

Question 25

VFR Cruising Altitudes and Flight Levels
Magnetic Course
0-179 Degrees
More than 3000 Feet AGL, Less than 18,000 Feet MSL

Answer 25

Odd Thousands MSL,
Plus 500 Feet
(3500, 5500, etc.)

Question 26

VFR Cruising Altitudes and Flight Levels
Magnetic Course
180-359 Degrees
More than 3000 Feet AGL, Less than 18,000 Feet MSL

Answer 26

Even Thousands MSL,
Plus 500 Feet
(4500, 6500, etc.)

Question 27

Federal Airways

“Victor Routes”

Answer 27

Controlled Airspace

Extends from 1,200 feet AGL, up to, but not including 18,000 feet MSL along a published route

Question 28

Class D

Within 4NM of airport at or below 2,500 feet AGL, do not exceed _______ KIAS

Answer 28

Do not exceed 200 KIAS

Question 29

Class C

Within 4NM of the primary airport at or below 2,500 feet AGL, do not exceed _______ KIAS

Answer 29

Do not exceed 200 KIAS