Airspace Classifications

Question 1

Class A

IFR and/or VFR?
Who’s separated from who?

Answer 1

IFR only

All flights separated

Question 2

Class B

Answer 2

No class B in NZ

Question 3

Class C

Answer 3

IFR and VFR
IFR separated from all
VFR separated from IFR

Question 4

Class D

Answer 4

IFR and VFR
IFR separated from IFR
IFR and VFR receive traffic info about VFR
VFR receive info about IFR

Question 5

Class G

Answer 5

IFR and VFR

Flight info service on request

Question 6

Give as much info about GAA as possible

Answer 6

GAA = General Aviation Area
Portion of controlled airspace (Need clearance to enter)
Only active during daylight hours
Classified as class G
Squawk 1400

Question 7

MOA

Answer 7

Military Operating Area
Same as restricted area
Do not enter unless authorised

Question 8

Danger Area

Answer 8

Can be entered but under pilots own risk

Details of each available ENR 1.5

Question 9

VHZ

Answer 9

Volcanic Hazard Zone
Can only enter in VMC during day
VHZ state advised by NOTAM

Question 10

VFR Transit Lane

Answer 10

By day only

Class G airspace

Question 11

MBZ

Answer 11

Mandatory Broadcast Zone
Must report position altitude and intentions when:

Entering zone
Joining circuit
Entering active runway
Departing zone
At specific timing intervals (found in AIP somewhere)

Question 12

LFZ

Answer 12

Low Flying Zone
0 - 500ft AGL
Not restricted

Question 13

CFZ

Answer 13

Common Frequency Zone
Radio not mandatory but good airmanship
Should make position reports on entry and exit

Question 14

Parachute Landing Area

Answer 14

Treated as Danger Zone

Enter at own risk