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Airspace Structure Flashcards

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1
Q

Airspace dimensions and VHF frequencies for high density airports in Canada are shown on which publications?

A

VFR Terminal Area Charts (VTA) and the CFS

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What are the 7 airspace classes?

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What are the specifications for Class A airspace, which overlies all of Canada?

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Known as controlled high level airspace

  • SDA it is from FL180 to FL600
  • NDA it is from FL230 to FL600
  • ACA ( it is from FL270 to FL600
  • IFR only
  • Clearance required
  • Mode C transponder required
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What are the requirements for Class B airspace, which is usually found only in areas with radar coverage where a need exists for ATC services to IFR and control VFR aircraft?

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  • Class B is all low level controlled airspace above 12500ft ASL and up to but not including FL180 and is indicated by a hatched pattern on LO charts and a dark blue line on VFR Navigation charts (VNC)
  • IFR and VFR allowed
  • Clearnace required to enter
  • Mode C transponder
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Define Class C airspace

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  • Class C is defined, controlled airspace around busy airports, described as Terminal Control Areas and their associated Control Zones
  • IFR and VFR allowed (IFR provided with traffic separation and VFR provided with traffic info upon request)
  • Clearance required to enter
  • Transponder Mode C
    **Class C reverts to Class E when ATC is closed
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Define Class D airspace

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-Defined controlled airspace around kinda busy airports (Halifax) described as Terminal Control Areas and their associated Control Zones

-IFR and VFR allowed but where VFR must establish two-way communication before entering
-MAY need transponder Mode C (will say on the map or CFS)

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There are no special requirements for VFR in Class E controlled airspace UNLESS…

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…it is a Control Zone

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What types of areas can end up being Class E airspace?

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  • Low level airways
  • Control area extensions, transition areas, or control zones established WITHOUT an operating control tower
  • Class C or D when the tower is closed
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In Class E airspace, what areas do VFR controlled airspace weather minimums apply?

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Both in the airspace and control zones

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If an erodrome has a Class E Control Zone, VFR aircraft must follow ____ procedures as well as get a ____ ____ 5 minutes prior to entering the zone.

A

-MF procedures
-Traffic advisory from the controlling FSS

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How is a Class E control zone indicated on a map?

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Dashed line around the control area

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Unless it specifically says ASL next to the altitute on a map, then the alitude is…

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AGL

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13
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What are the 3 types of Class F airspace?

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Restricted (CYR) - Prior permisson only

Advisory (CYA) - VRF may fly thru but keep alert, but just dont

Forest Fires

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Unless otherwise stated, what frequency should you monitor when flying through Class F Advisory (CYA) airspcace?

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126.7

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Who is not allowed in either Class F airspace?

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IFR aircraft unless they have prior permission from the user agency, have an altitude reservation, or are conducting a contact or visual approach

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What are the 7 Class F Activity Codes?

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S - Soaring
H - Hang gliding
A - Aerobatic
T - Flight Training

P - Parachute
F - Flight Test Area
M - Military

17
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What are the parameters of the restricted airspace around a forest fire?

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-It extends from the surface of the earth up to 3000AGL
-Has a radius of 5NM
-Will be published and modified via NOTAM

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What are the characteristics of Class G airspace?

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-Covers 99% of Canada and is uncontrolled
-No restrictions for IFR or VFR
-Extends up to Class A airspace unless another overlying airspace is indicated above it

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What are Low Level Air Routes?

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Low level air routes are similar to airways but are Class G uncontrolled airspace. They are designated by two letters and a number, ie: AR34

20
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What airspaces require a transponder?

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-All Class A, B, and C
-Class D and E MAY require one
-All Class E extending from 10000ASL up to and including 12500ASL within radar coverage

21
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What are types of controlled airspace?

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-High Level Airspaces FL180 (SDA), FL230 (NDA), FL27 (ACA) and above (Class A)
-Low level airspace that is Class B, C, D, or E.
-All low level airways, which are Class E, are controlled

22
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What do IFR aircraft require to enter into any contolled airspace, regardless of Class?

A

A clearance

23
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What are the usual dimensions of a Control Zone (CZ)?

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Extends upwards from the surface, up to and including 3000AGL (unless otherwise specified)

24
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What is the purpose of a Control Area Extension (CAE) and the typical dimensions of them?

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-To provide aditional controlled airspace for IFR traffic.
-A CAE typically surrounds and overlies the core Control Zone.
-CAE typically extend upward from 2200AGL up to but not including 18000ASL, same as an airway

25
Q

In a Control Area Extension (CAE) who controls the IFR traffic?

A

The Area Control Center (ACC)

26
Q

On the map for YHZ, the control zone is noted as being 3500 (3000). Which one is ASL and which one is AGL?

A

3500 ASL (3000AGL)

27
Q

If there is no info on the map for radio contact for an aerodrome, where should you look for that info?

A

The CFS

28
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What are the VFR Weather minima in CONTROLLED airspace?

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29
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What are the VFR weather minima in UNControlled airspace?

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30
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What is Special VFR (SVFR)?

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-Grants permission for VFR aircraft to proceed into a CZ when weather is below VFR minima (basically you admitting you kinda fucked up and are in a bit of trouble)
-You must ask ATC for it, it will not be offered
-Even in SVFR you still must:
Remain clear of cloud
Maintain visual contact with the ground
For a plane, have a min visibility of 1SM
For a heli, have a min visibility of 1/2 SM

31
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When and for what are you allowed to request SVFR?

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-During the day, VFR may request SVFR to arrive or depart
-During the night, aircraft may request SVFR for arrival only
-Night VFR Heli may request SVFR to arrive or depart

32
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When we use the term ‘airway’ (those highways in the sky) what is that applicable to?

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A VOR to VOR Highway/Airway
An NDB to NDB Highway/Airway
And NDB to VOR Highway/Airway

*Airways are Class E airspace and always start at 2200AGL up to FL180 IF there is no overlying Class B, C, or D airspace

33
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What are the dimensions of VHF/UHF and LF/MF Low Level Airways?

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34
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What are T-Routes and their dimensions?

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-Low level controlled fixed RNAV Routes
-10NM on each side of the center line
-Unlike VHF and LF Airways, they are straight and do not splay out after a certain distance

35
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What map shows T-Routes?

A

Only Lo-Charts

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