Airspaces

Question 0

Class C airspace

Answer 0

IFR & VFR, it’s controlled, IFR flights are separated from all other traffic but VFR is only separated from IFR. VFR only receives traffic info about other VFR

Question 1

Class A airspace

Answer 1

IFR only, it’s controlled, all flights are separated from each other

Question 2

Class F airspace

Answer 2

IFR & VFR, uncontrolled, advisory

Question 3

Class G airspace

Answer 3

Uncontrolled, information

Question 4

What is ATZ Class C - Aerodrome traffic zone

Answer 4

They can be established at airfields, usually compromising the CIRCUIT AREA as a circle or racecourse pattern, up to 15 nautical mile radius. They extend from ground level to 1000’ or 1500’ AGL. They are controlled airspace

Question 5

What is a TMA?

Answer 5

Terminal Control Area.
Established at busy centres with a lot of IFR traffic
Usually positioned above 1 or more CTRs
All TMA’s in SA are class C

Question 6

What is a CTA?

Answer 6

Control Area.
Established above 1 or more TMA’s at busy centres
All CTA’s in South Africa are Class C
Extend up to and including Flight Level 195

Question 7

What is a UTA?

Answer 7

Upper Control Area
Established where it is desirable to have large areas of controlled airspace in which aircraft can fly without having to follow established routes.
South Africa only has one UTA. It’s class C and extends from FL145 to FL195

Question 8

What is an AWY?

Answer 8

Airway

Established along frequently travelled routes usually between navigational beacons.

Question 9

ADR

Answer 9

Advisory route
Lesser travelled route or it may be established below an airway
ADR’s are class F airspace ie. uncontrolled

Question 10

ATZ Class G

Answer 10

Aerodrome Traffic Zone
Established at airfields comprising the circuit area.
Air traffic service unit only supplies information about the airfield, they don’t control aircraft in their airspace

Question 11

Information Route

Answer 11

A lesser travelled air-route without a specified width and without a lower and upper limit.

Question 12

What are Danger areas?

Answer 12

Pose a threat to aircraft.
Usually military or civilian fly training areas or explosives factories or shooting ranges
In SA they are called FAD’s
Can be entered without permission but keep a lookout

Question 13

What are restricted areas?

Answer 13

May only enter with permission

In SA they are called FAR’s

Question 14

What are prohibited areas?

Answer 14

Aircraft may not enter under any circumstances

They are named FAP’s in South Africa

Question 15

What are SRA’s?

Answer 15

Special rules area

Established at large areas usually below a TMA