Airspace Flashcards
Class B Airspace (Color)
Blue
Class C Airspace (Color)
Magenta/Purple
Class D Airspace (color)
Dashed Blue
What is the difference between Authorization and Waiver?
Auth-ability to fly in certain airspace
Waiver-waives a certain part of 107
What does NOTAM stand for?
Notice to Airman
What can a NOTAM provide?
GPS Outages, Unlit towers, etc
What does TFR stand for?
Temporary Flight Restriction
What are obstacles you could encounter while flying?
Towers, buildings, etc
On a map, what is on top of the tower to show a tower is lit?
Lightning Bolt
Top Number on Map is?
MSL-mean sea level
Bottom number on Map is?
AGL-above ground level
How are runways numbered?
In reference to Magnetic North
Upwind refers to what?
Aircraft leaves the ground
Crosswind refers to what?
When aircraft turns, usually left turns
Downwind refers to what?
Paralleling the runway
Base refers to what?
Last turn before landing
Final refers to what?
Lined up with runway, about to land
What are the most common FCC frequencies?
2.4 and 5.8 GHz
Are FCC frequencies licensed or unlicensed?
Unlicensed
Who regulates the frequencies?
FCC
What frequency is used to control the drone (system)?
5.8
What frequency is used to transmit video and photos to the ground?
2.4
If you are using frequencies beyond unlicensed, who do you have to consult permission from?
FCC
What does NTIA stand for?
Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration
What does a flag represent on a VFR?
VFR reporting points
What does UC on a VFR mean?
Under Construction
How often are VFRs udpated?
Every 6 months
What does a yellow area mean on a VFR?
Area of Congestion
What is a grassy splash on a VFR?
Swamp
What is a “R” with a circle on a VFR?
Private Airport
No runway at an Airport on a VFR means?
Grassy runway
What is a purple parachute on a VFR?
Skydiving activity
Latitude
closer to the equator, horizontal
Longitude
Prime Meridian, vertical
When measure lat and long on a VFR, half is what number?
30
What does AFD stand for?
Airport Facilities Directory aka US Chart Supplement
What is a US Chart Supplement?
Most comprehensive information on a given airport, provided by USCS
What does CT stand for?
Control Tower
What does ATIS stand for?
Weather
Purple Flag indicates what?
VFR Reporting Point
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
What are the legs of the traffic pattern?
Upwind, Crosswind, Downwind, Base, Final
Who should you consult for best practices addressing privacy, transparency, and accountability issues related to private and commercial use of sUAS?
NTIA
What does a “C” with purple dot refer to on TFR?
Common Traffic Frequency
When refering to shelf space, how many zeros do you add?
2 (00)
What does IFR stand for?
Instrument Flight Rules
What does MTR stand for?
Military Training Route
What does VR stand for?
Visual Training Route
What does IR stand for?
Instrument Training Route
What does CTAF stand for?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
What is a magenta line with hash marks attached refer to?
MOA-Military Operations Area
What does a blue line with hash marks attached refer to?
Restricted Airspace
What happens in a RA?
Invisible Hazards that are going to be invisible to the pilot
What happens in a MOA?
Low, Fast Flying, possibly aerobatic aircraft
