Airspace Flashcards

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Class B Airspace (Color)

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Blue

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Class C Airspace (Color)

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Magenta/Purple

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Class D Airspace (color)

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Dashed Blue

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4
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What is the difference between Authorization and Waiver?

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Auth-ability to fly in certain airspace

Waiver-waives a certain part of 107

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5
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What does NOTAM stand for?

A

Notice to Airman

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What can a NOTAM provide?

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GPS Outages, Unlit towers, etc

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7
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What does TFR stand for?

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Temporary Flight Restriction

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What are obstacles you could encounter while flying?

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Towers, buildings, etc

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9
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On a map, what is on top of the tower to show a tower is lit?

A

Lightning Bolt

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10
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Top Number on Map is?

A

MSL-mean sea level

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11
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Bottom number on Map is?

A

AGL-above ground level

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12
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How are runways numbered?

A

In reference to Magnetic North

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13
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Upwind refers to what?

A

Aircraft leaves the ground

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14
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Crosswind refers to what?

A

When aircraft turns, usually left turns

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15
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Downwind refers to what?

A

Paralleling the runway

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16
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Base refers to what?

A

Last turn before landing

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17
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Final refers to what?

A

Lined up with runway, about to land

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18
Q

What are the most common FCC frequencies?

A

2.4 and 5.8 GHz

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19
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Are FCC frequencies licensed or unlicensed?

A

Unlicensed

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20
Q

Who regulates the frequencies?

A

FCC

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21
Q

What frequency is used to control the drone (system)?

A

5.8

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22
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What frequency is used to transmit video and photos to the ground?

23
Q

If you are using frequencies beyond unlicensed, who do you have to consult permission from?

24
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What does NTIA stand for?

A

Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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What does a flag represent on a VFR?
VFR reporting points
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What does UC on a VFR mean?
Under Construction
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How often are VFRs udpated?
Every 6 months
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What does a yellow area mean on a VFR?
Area of Congestion
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What is a grassy splash on a VFR?
Swamp
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What is a "R" with a circle on a VFR?
Private Airport
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No runway at an Airport on a VFR means?
Grassy runway
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What is a purple parachute on a VFR?
Skydiving activity
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Latitude
closer to the equator, horizontal
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Longitude
Prime Meridian, vertical
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When measure lat and long on a VFR, half is what number?
30
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What does AFD stand for?
Airport Facilities Directory aka US Chart Supplement
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What is a US Chart Supplement?
Most comprehensive information on a given airport, provided by USCS
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What does CT stand for?
Control Tower
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What does ATIS stand for?
Weather
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Purple Flag indicates what?
VFR Reporting Point
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Wires from a structure, such as a Tower, can extend how many feet? All skeletal structures should be avoided horizontally how many feet?
Approx 1500 horizontally; at least 2000
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What are the legs of the traffic pattern?
Upwind, Crosswind, Downwind, Base, Final
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Who should you consult for best practices addressing privacy, transparency, and accountability issues related to private and commercial use of sUAS?
NTIA
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What does a "C" with purple dot refer to on TFR?
Common Traffic Frequency
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When refering to shelf space, how many zeros do you add?
2 (00)
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What does IFR stand for?
Instrument Flight Rules
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What does MTR stand for?
Military Training Route
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What does VR stand for?
Visual Training Route
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What does IR stand for?
Instrument Training Route
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What does CTAF stand for?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
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What is a magenta line with hash marks attached refer to?
MOA-Military Operations Area
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What does a blue line with hash marks attached refer to?
Restricted Airspace
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What happens in a RA?
Invisible Hazards that are going to be invisible to the pilot
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What happens in a MOA?
Low, Fast Flying, possibly aerobatic aircraft