Airspace/Airtraffic Control Procedures Flashcards
The AFD has been retitled
a) Chart Supplement U.S.
b) Chart Supplement N.A.S.
c) Airspace Supplemental Information Manual (ASIM).
A) Chart supplement U.S.
Two types of airspace?
a) Controlled and uncontrolled
b) Special use and other airspace.
c) Regulatory and non-regulatory.
C) Regulatory and non-regulatory
Class D is more restrictive then Class F airspace
a) True.
b) False.
c) There is not a Class F airspace designation in the U.S. National Airspace System.
C) There is not a Class F airspace in the U.S. National Airspace System
What altitude does Class A airspace begin over the contiguous 48 states?
a) 18,000’ AGL
b) 14,500’ MSL.
c) 18,000’ MSL
C) 18,000’ MSL
Define Class B airspace
a) Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000’ AGL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports.
b) Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000’ MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports.
c) Generally, that airspace from the surface to 8,000’ MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports.
B) The airspace from the surface to 10,000’ MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports
What must you have prior to entering Class B airspace?
a) Only required to establish and maintain two-way radio communications.
b) An LOA (Letter of Agreement) allowing you to operate within the Class B airspace.
c) A clearance.
C) Clearance
Which is true regarding flight operations in Class B airspace?
a) Flight under VFR is not authorized unless the pilot in command is instrument rated.
b) The pilot must receive an ATC clearance before operating an aircraft in that area.
c) Solo student pilot operations are not authorized.
B) The pilot must receive an ATC clearance before operating an aircraft in that area
What equipment is required for operation within a Class B surface area?
a) An operable two-way radio capable of communications with ATC on appropriate frequencies for that Class B airspace area.
b) An operable two-way radio, and a secondary back-up VHF radio, capable of communications with ATC on appropriate frequencies for that Class B airspace area.
c) A GPS navigator system with updated database.
A) Two-way radio capable of communication with ATC on appropriate frequencies for that Class B airspace area?
Required equipment for operations in Class B airspace
a) An operable two-way radio capable of communications with ATC on appropriate frequencies for that Class B airspace area.
b) The applicable operating transponder and automatic altitude reporting equipment.
c) All are correct.
C) All are correct
Which is true regarding flight operations in Class B
a) The aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment.
b) The pilot in command must hold at least a private pilot certificate with an instrument rating.
c) The pilot in command must hold at least a student pilot certificate.
A) The aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment
The airspace within 30 NM of a Class B airspace is?
a) A mode C veil.
b) A mode S veil.
c) Terminal approach area.
A) Mode C Veil
What equipment is required when operating within 30 NM of a Class B airspace
a) Altimeter with mode A capability.
b) Automatic altitude reporting equipment having Mode C capability.
c) Helicopter traffic awareness warning system (HTAWS).
B) Automatic altitude reporting equipment having Mode C capability
Departing aircraft require a ________ to depart Class B airspace and should receive this from clearance delivery
a) Takeoff authorization.
b) Departure authorization.
c) Clearance.
C) Clearance
ATC will normally advise VFR aircraft when leaving the Class B airspace. Radar service is automatically terminated with this advisory’s unless specifically stated by the controller.
a) True.
b) False.
B) False
ATC will normally advise VFR aircraft when leaving the Class B airspace. Radar service is NOT automatically terminated with this advisory’s unless specifically stated by the controller.
a) True.
b) False.
A) True
When operating in Class B airspace, approach Controler should be advised and a revised clearance or instruction obtained when compliance with an assigned route, heading and/or altitude is likely to compromise pilot responsibility with respect to
a) Terrain and obstruction clearance.
b) Vortex exposure.
c) All are correct.
C) All are correct
Class B airspace basic VFR weather minimums
a) Visibility 5 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ above, 1000’ below, and 2,000’ horizontal.
b) Visibility 3 SM; clear of clouds.
c) Visibility 5 SM; clear of clouds.
B) 3 SM and clear of clouds
Class B airspace is generally in effect 24 hrs a day
a) True.
b) False.
A) True
Class B is charted on
a) Sectional Charts.
b) Terminal Area Charts.
c) All are correct.
C) All are correct
Define class C airspace
a) Generally, that airspace from the surface to 4,000’ above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.
b) Generally, that airspace from the surface to 8,000’ above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.
c) Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000’ above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.
A) Is Airspace from the surface to 4,000’ above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational tower, are serviced by a radar approach controller, and that have certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.
Although the configuration of each Class C airspace is individually tailored, the airspace usually consists of
a) A 10 NM radius core surface area and a 20 NM radius shelf area.
b) A 10 NM radius core surface area and a 15 NM radius shelf area.
c) A 5 NM radius core surface area and a 10 NM radius shelf area.
C) 5 NM radius inner core surface area and a 10 NM radius shelf are
A mode C transponder is required when operating above a Class C Airspace
a) True.
b) False.
A) True
A mode C transponder is NOT required when operating above a Class C Airspace
a) True.
b) False.
B) False
If a controller (within a Class C Airspace) responds with “[Aircraft Callsign] Standby,” radio communication has been established and you may proceed into the Class C airspace
a) True.
b) False; you must receive a clearance prior to entering Class C airspace.
A) True
When departing from a satellite airport without an operating control tower, but located within a Class C airspace, the pilot must
a) Establish two-way radio communications prior to takeoff with the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class C airspace.
b) Establish two-way radio communications as soon as practicable after departing with the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class C airspace.
c) Contact clearance delivery and receive a clearance for departure from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class C airspace.
B) Establish two-way radio communication as soon as practicable after departing with the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class C airspace
Is it safe to assume that all Class C airspace area are in effect continuously?
a) No, some become Class E airspace after hours.
b) No, some become Class G airspace after hours.
c) All are correct.
C) All are correct
Class C Airspace is charted on
a) Sectional Charts.
b) Terminal Area Charts.
c) All are correct.
C) All are correct
Basic VFR weather minimums for Class C airspace are
a) Visibility 3 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ below, 1000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal.
b) Visibility 5 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ above, 1000’ below, and 2,000’ horizontal.
c) Visibility 3 SM; clear of clouds.
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A) Visibility 3 SM, Cloud clearance, 500’ below, 1,000’ above and 2,000’ horizontal
Define Class D airspace
a) Generally, that airspace from the surface up to 2,500’ MSL surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.
b) Generally, that airspace from the surface up to 2,500’ above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.
c) Generally, that airspace from the surface up to 4,000’ above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.
b) Generally, that airspace from the surface up to 2,500’ above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.
What are the lateral limits of Class D airspace?
a) 4NM.
b) 4SM.
c) Individually tailored.
C) Individual tailored
If the controller (within Class D airspace) responds with “[aircraft callsign] standby, “ radio communication have been established and you may proceed into the Class D Airspace
A) True.
B) False; you must receive a clearance prior to entering Class D airspace.
A) True
Where can you find “tower hours of operation” for a towered airport?
a) Chart Supplement U.S.
b) NOTAMs
c) From a FSS.
A) Chart Supplement U.S
Equipment required to operate within a Class D surface area
a) An operable two-way radio.
b) A Mode C transponder.
c) All are correct.
A) Two-way radio
When departing from a satellite airport without an operating control tower, but located within Class D airspace, the pilot must
a) Establish two-way radio communications prior to takeoff with the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class D airspace.
b) Establish two-way radio communications as soon as practicable after departing with the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class D airspace.
c) Contact clearance delivery and receive a clearance for departure from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class D airspace.
B) Established two-way radio communication as soon as practicable after departing with the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the Class D airspace
Class D airspace is charted on
a) Terminal Area Charts.
b) Sectional Charts.
c) All are correct.
C) all are correct
A part-time Class D surface area has a Class E extension associated with it, the Class D surface are reverts to Class G airspace after hrs. What happens to the Class E arrival extension?
a) The arrival extension will become Class G after hours.
b) The arrival extension remains Class E after hours.
c) None are correct.
A) The arrival extension remains Class G after hrs
Class D airspace basic VFR weather minimums are?
a) Visibility 3 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ below, 1000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal.
b) Visibility 5 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ above, 1000’ below, and 2,000’ horizontal.
c) Visibility 3 SM; clear of clouds.
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A) Visibility 3 SM, cloud clearance 500’ below, 1,000’ above and 2,000’ horizontal
Define Class E airspace
a) Uncontrolled airspace.
b) Controlled airspace within 10 NM of a towered airport up to, but not including, 8,000’ MSL.
c) Controlled airspace that is designated to serve a variety of terminal or en route purposes.
C) Controlled airspace that is designed to serve variety of terminal or en route purposes
Class E airspace surface area designed for an airport are always in effect 24 hrs a day
a) True.
b) False; check the Chart Supplement U.S. for effective hours.
B) False; check the Chart Supplement U.S. for effective hrs
Class E transition area that begin at 700’ AGL are shown as
a) Magenta vignette on sectional charts.
b) Blue vignette on sectional charts.
c) Black solid line on sectional charts.
A) Magenta vignette on sectional charts
Class E transition areas that begin at 1,200’ AGL are shown as
a) Magenta vignette on sectional charts.
b) Blue vignette on sectional charts.
c) Black solid line on sectional charts.
B) Blue vignette on sectional charts
Class E basic weather minimums when operating below 10,000’ MSL are
a) Visibility 5 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ above, 1000’ below, and 2,000’ horizontal.
b) Visibility 3 SM; clear of clouds.
c) Visibility 3 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ below, 1000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal.
C) Visibility 3 SM, Cloud clearance, 500’ below, 1,000’ above and 2,000’ horizontal
When operating an aircraft in the vicinity of an airport with an operating control tower, in Class E airspace, the pilot must communicate prior
a) 8 NM, and up to and including 3,000 feet AGL.
b) 5 NM, and up to and including 3,000 feet AGL.
c) 4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
C) 4 NM, and up to and including 2,500’ AGL
Define Class G airspace
a) Uncontrolled; is that portion of airspace that has not been designated as Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E airspace.
b) Controlled airspace within 5 NM of a towered airport.
c) Uncontrolled; begins at 1,200’ AGL upwards to the base of Class A airspace.
A) Uncontrolled; is that portion of airspace that has not been designated as Class A, B, C, D or E airspaces.
A part-time Class D surface area has a Class E arrival extension associated with it. The Class D surface area reverts to Class E airspace after hours. What happens to the Class E arrival extension?
a) The arrival extension will become Class G after hours.
b) The arrival extension remains Class E after hours.
c) None are correct.
B) The arrival extension will become Class E after hrs
What are the basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace at 1,200’ or less above surface regardless of MSL altitude?
a) Helicopters may be operated during the day with 1⁄2 SM visibility and clear of clouds.
b) Helicopters may be operated at night with 1 SM visibility and clear of clouds.
c) All are correct.
C) All are correct
What are the basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace at more than 1,200’ above the surface, but less than 10,000’ MSL during the day?
a) Helicopters may be operated clear of clouds if operated at a speed that allows the pilot adequate opportunity to see any air traffic or obstruction in time to avoid a collision.
b) Visibility 1 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ below, 1000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal.
c) Visibility 3 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ above, 1000’ below, and 2,000’ horizontal.
B) Visibility 1 SM, cloud clearance, 500’ below, 1,000’ above and 2,000’ horizontal
What are the basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace at more than 1,200’ above the surface, but less than 10,000’ MSL during the night?
a) Helicopters may be operated clear of clouds if operated at a speed that allows the pilot adequate opportunity to see any air traffic or obstruction in time to avoid a collision.
b) Visibility 1 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ above, 1000’ below, and 2,000’ horizontal.
c) Visibility 3 SM; cloud clearances, 500’ below, 1000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal.
C) Visibility 3 SM, cloud clearance, 500’ below , 1,000’ above and 2,000’ horizontal
A helicopter may be operated clear of clouds in an airport traffic pattern within 1/2 SM of the runway or helipad of intended landing if the flight visibility is not less then 1/2 SM (in Class G airspace)
a) True.
b) False.
A) True
What is the rule regarding traffic pattern operation at an airport within Class G airspace?
a) As indicated by the segmented circle.
b) Avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.
c) Always make left turns.
B) Avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic
When approaching to land at an airport, without an operating control tower, in Class G airspace, a helicopter pilot should
a) avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic.
b) make all turns to the left, unless otherwise indicated.
c) enter and fly a traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL.
A) avoid the flow of Fix-wing traffic
When operating an aircraft in the vicinity of an airport with an operating control tower, in Class G airspace, the pilot must establish radio communication prior to
a) 8 NM, and up to and including 3,000 feet AGL.
b) 4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
c) 5 NM, and up to and including 3,000 feet AGL.
B) 4 NM, and up to and including 2,500’ AGL
Special VFR operation may only be conducted
a) With an ATC clearance.
b) Clear of clouds.
c) All are correct.
C) All are correct
A helicopter my conduct special VFR operations when flight visibility is less then 1 SM
a) True.
b) False.
A) True
