Airspace Organization Flashcards
When operating at the common level of or laterally adjoining line of two different airspaces, which airspace and it’s corresponding rules and regulations does an aircraft need to comply with?
The less restrictive airspace. (e.g.: G over E, E over D, D over C, C over A)
What are the provisions of separation in class A airspace?
- IFR aircraft only;
- All IFR aircraft separated from other IFR aircraft.
What are the provisions of separation in class C airspace?
- IFR and VFR flights permitted;
- IFR from IFR, SVFR and VFR
- VFR from IFR and info on VFR
- SVFR from SVFR in less than VMC.
What are the provisions of separation in class D airspace?
- IFR and VFR flights permitted;
- IFR from IFR, SVFR and info on VFR
- VFR info on others
- SVFR from SVFR in less than VMC.
What are the provisions of separation in class E airspace?
- IFR and VFR flights permitted;
- IFR from IFR and info on others
- VFR may request SIS.
What are the provisions of separation in class G airspace?
- IFR and VFR flights permitted;
- IFR receive traffic and flight info
- VFR receive flight info and may request SIS
What is the default level of a CTAF broadcasting area?
- SFC to 5000ft AMSL or
- SFC to base of CTA if lower than 8500ft or
- SFC to a nominated level.
What is an RA3?
It is a restricted area level 3, which mean a pilot must not flight plan through this area and will not receive a clearance.
What is an RA2?
It is a restricted area level 2, which mean a pilot must not flight plan through this area unless it is a Jepp preferred route and a clearance is not assured.
What is an RA1?
Is is a restricted area level 1, which means a pilot may flight plan through this area and may expect to receive a clearance under normal conditions.
When ATC issues a route clearance which takes you through a restricted area, are you allowed to fly into this area?
Yes, it can be assumed that ATC has received permission on your behalf to enter this restricted area.
