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CA.I.E National Airspace System Flashcards

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1
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What kind of airspace qualify as regulatory?

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A, B, C, D, E, restricted areas, prohibited areas.

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What kind of airspace is qualify as non-regulatory?

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Military operating areas, warning areas, alert areas, controlled firing areas, national security areas.

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What are the dimensions of Class A airspace?

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18,000 feet up to FL600 extending 12 NM off the coast

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What equipment is required to operate in class B?

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  • COM radio.
  • Mode, C transponder with ADS-B out (in, above, and within 30NM veil)
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What are the basic VFR minimums associated with Class B airspace?

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3SM and clear of clouds.

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What are the speed restrictions associated with Class B airspace?

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Speed below 200kts beneath a B shelf or in a B corridor.

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What are the equipment requirements for operating in Class C airspace?

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COM Radios
Mode C transponder in and above, but not below the airspace.

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What are the basic VFR weather minimums in Class C airspace?

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3SM visibility
1000ft above clouds
500ft below clouds
2000ft horizontal from clouds
Same at night.

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Can you operate in Class D airspace without a transponder?

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Yes

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What are the basic VFR weather minimums for Class D airspace?

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3152

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What speed limit is associated with Class D airspace?

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200kts within 4nm from the airport up to 2500agl

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When approaching a Class D airport, how far out are you required to establish communications with the tower?

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4NM up to and including
2500ft AGL

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What kind of airspace surrounds Victor airways, and what are its dimensions?

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Class E.
1200AGL - FL180
4 NM on either side of the airway.

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What are the weather minimums for Class G airspace?

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Below 1200AGL
Day: 1 SM visibility, clear of clouds
Night: 3-152

Btwn 1200AGL-10K MSL
Day: 1-152
Night: 3-152

Above 10k MSL
5-111

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What are the different types of special use airspace?

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Prohibited
Restricted
Warning
Military Operations (MOA)
Alert
Controlled Firing
National Security

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Can VFR traffic fly through a Restricted Area?

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Generally yes, but it depends on the restrictions. Call the controlling agency to confirm before flying through.

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What is a Warning Area? Can you fly through it?

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Typically off the US coast that horn pilots of activity that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft.
You may fly through but use caution.

18
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Can you fly into an MOA without an ATC clearance?

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Yes, but use extreme caution for possible high-speed military aircraft.

19
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What is a CFA and how is it depicted on a sectional chart?

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Controlled firing area contains activities that could be hazardous to non-participating aircraft. CFA utilize radar to detect approaching aircraft in which case hazards operations are suspended.

20
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Can you fly through a National Security Area?

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Pilots are asked to voluntarily avoid them, but sometimes operations are temporarily prohibited. Check NOTAMS.

21
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What is RAIS?

A

Remote Airport Information Service.
FSS provides support for short term special events. These are advertised by D–NOTAMS.

22
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What is the difference between a MTR with three digits and one with four digits?

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3 digits: above 1500agl
4 digits: below 1500agl (low altitude)

23
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You’re intercepted after accidentally busting a TFR. What are some basic intercept procedures you would be expected to follow?

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Rock your wings, acknowledge intercept.
Establish radio communications (121.5)
Squawk 7700
Continue to follow instructions.

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What do the tick marks extending from an airport on a sectional chart mean?

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Fuel is available available.

25
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What does a blue filled in circle with a white runway line indicate on a sectional chart?

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A towered airport with a hard surface runway between 1500 and 8069 ft in length.

26
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What is a WRA?

A

Weather Reconnaissance Area

27
Q

What is the lowest ceiling/visibility for VFR takeoff into controlled airspace?

A

3SM Visibility
1000Ft Ceiling

28
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What is the lowest ceiling/visibility for VFR takeoff into un-controlled airspace? (Class G)

A

1SM Visibility
1000ft Ceiling

29
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What are the weather minimums for a Special VFR clearance?

A

1 SM flight visibility (reported)
Clear of clouds

30
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In what type of airspace is Special VFR permitted?

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Within controlled airspace designated to the surface of an airport.

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