Charts

Question 1

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25, Area 4.) The airspace directly overlying Fort Worth Meacham is

Answer 1

Class D airspace to 3,200 feet MSL.

Question 2

Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?

Answer 2

Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.

This question is often misread by students. You are being asked about the color used to depict airports on Sectional Charts. Magenta colors are used for untowered airport while blue colors are used for towered airports. Refer to “Airport Depiction” video for more information.

Question 3

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, Area 2.) Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond be important to a remote PIC?

Answer 3

The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there.

Question 4

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 59, Area 2.) What kind of airport is Deshler (6D7)?

Answer 4

A public airport with a runway that is not a hard surface.

Question 5

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26, Area 2.) Identify the airspace over Bryn Airport.

Answer 5

Class G airspace – surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL; Class E airspace – 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 6

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 23, Area 3.) You plan to inspect the lights at the top of the lighted tower located 7 miles SW of Savannah/Hilton Head International airport. What is the highest altitude you can fly without airspace approval?

Answer 6

Up to but not including 1,300 feet MSL.

The lighted obstacle is located in an area with multiple airspace staggered on top of each other. The airspace is class G from the surface up to but not including 700 feet AGL, then class E from 700 feet AGL (shaded magenta) up to but not including 1300 feet MSL, and then Class C from 1300 MSL feet to 4100 feet MSL. While you can fly higher than 400 feet near a structure, as long as you stay within 400 feet horizontally, this is only true as long as you do not enter Class B, C, or D or E2 (E2 is class E that starts at the surface and is primary to the airport). . The FAA says you only need airspace approval when flying in Class E that is primary the airport, which means Class E starting at 700 feet (or 1200 feet) does not require approval for entry. Based on the chart, the obstacle is 1534 feet tall (AGL) or 1538 feet MSL. This means that a portion of the obstacle is encroaching into Class C airspace. AS a result, you can only fly up to but not including 1300 feet MSL. Since Savanah is sitting at 50 feet elevation (based on the chart), this means we can’t fly any higher than 1250 feet AGL.

Question 7

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 23, Area 1.) What is the surface airspace at Allendale CO (AQX)?

Answer 7

Class G

Question 8

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 23.) You are planning to inspect the double obstacle located west of Statesboro Bulloch Co Airport. Which airspace is it located in?

Answer 8

Class G airspace with Class E starting at 700 feet AGL.

Question 9

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 71.) Where does controlled airspace start over Riego Airport, located north of Sacramento International?

Answer 9

Surface.

Question 10

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, Area 2.) What kind of airport is Flying B?

Answer 10

A private airport.

Question 11

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, Area 3.) What is the surface airspace of the Pine Island airport?

Answer 11

Class G

Question 12

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 23.) What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?

Answer 12

1,548 feet MSL.

Question 13

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, Area 1.) What is the surface airspace of Langley AFB?

Answer 13

Class D

Question 14

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21, Area 2.) What is the surface airspace of Poleschook?

Answer 14

Class G

Poleschook is a private airport inside a wind turbine field. The wind turbines are shown here as a group obstacle rather than controlled airspace, though the line type is the same.

Question 15

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 71, Area 6.) Sky Way Airport is

Answer 15

a nonpublic-use airport.

Question 16

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25, Area 6.) At what altitude does class B airspace begin over Mesquite (HQZ)?

Answer 16

4000’ MSL

Question 17

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, Area 1.) At what altitude does Class E airspace start above Majors Airport?

Answer 17

Above 3000 feet MSL.

Question 18

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21, Area 3.) At what altitude does controlled airspace begin over Mercer County Regional (HZE)?

Answer 18

700 feet AGL.

Question 19

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22.) While inspecting the obstacle located 3 miles north west of Coeur D’Alene-Boyington Airport, what is the highest altitude above ground level that you can fly?

Answer 19

400 feet above the ground.

Coeur D’Alene-Boyington is located in Class E airspace that starts at the surface, which is controlled airspace that requires authorization. As such, the aircraft is limited to 400 feet AGL. 400 feet above the highest obstacle, as long as you stay within 400 feet horizontally, do not apply in controlled airspace.

Question 20

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22.) What can a remote pilot tell about Shoshone CO (S83) based on the airport symbol?

Answer 20

The airport has Fuel and a Beacon.

Question 21

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25, Area 6.) What is the control tower frequency for Dallas Love (DAL)?

Answer 21

123.7

Question 22

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 75, Area 6.) The airspace surrounding the Gila Bend AF AUX Airport (GXF) is classified as Class

Answer 22

Class D.

Question 23

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, Area 1.) The NALF Fentress (NFE) Airport is in what type of airspace?

Answer 23

Class E.

Question 24

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 23, Area 3.) For information about glider operations at Ridgeland Airport, refer to:

Answer 24

the Chart Supplement.

Question 25

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22, Area 1.) An outdoors company wants to record footage of jet ski on Priest River, near Laclede. What are some of the potential hazards in the area?

Answer 25

Powerlines along the river that could cause an accident.

Question 26

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, Area 4.) What is the surface airspace of Oak Glen?

Answer 26

Class G

Question 27

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25, Area 8.) An outdoor company hired you to take aerial footage of boats on Joe Pool Lake near Britton. You plan on following the boats from a moving boat controlled by one of your employees. Can you legally complete the mission?

Answer 27

Yes, as long as you stay away from the densely population areas near Britton.

14 CFR Part 107.25 states that no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system from a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person’s property for compensation or hire. In this case, as long as you stay away from the yellow area on the chart, you should be safe.

Question 28

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, Area 5.) What is the maximum altitude a remote pilot could fly over the group obstacle located 3 miles east of Sulphur Springs (SLR)?

Answer 28

755’ AGL.

The remote Pilot could fly up to 400’ above the obstacle, which is 355 feet tall. This would take the aircraft into class E airspace, but this class E does not require approval to enter.

Question 29

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25, Area 1.) What altitude does controlled airspace start at the lighted obstacle located near Warschun Airport?

Answer 29

700 feet AGL.

Question 30

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22, Area 3.) What permissions are required to operate a small UAS near Magee (S77)?

Answer 30

None.

Question 31

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21.) You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil’s Lake West MOA. How would you find out if the MOA is active?

Answer 31

Refer to the chart legend.

Question 32

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 75.) You plan on taking pictures of the observation tower located in the mountains near Area 6. Which of the following is a true statement?

Answer 32

You should determine what altitude R-2304 starts at and request permission if it starts below 400 feet AGL.

Question 33

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25, Area 3.) The floor of Class B airspace at Dallas Executive Airport is

Answer 33

3,000 feet MSL.

Question 34

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21.) Which airport is located at approximately 47°21’N latitude and 101°01’W longitude?

Answer 34

Washburn.

Question 35

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26, area 4.) You have been hired to inspect the tower under construction at 46.9N and 98.6W, near Jamestown Regional (JMS). What must you receive prior to flying your unmanned aircraft in this area?

Answer 35

Authorization from ATC.

Question 36

Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?

Answer 36

Lines of longitude cross the Equator at right angles.

Question 37

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, Area 7.) What hazards exist in Warning Area W-50C?

Answer 37

Aerial Gunnery.

Warning areas are essentially restricted areas offshore and contain the same hazards of gunnery, missiles, or other invisible hazards.

Question 38

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22, Area 3.) What does the magenta dashed line near Shoshone denote?

Answer 38

An isogonic line.

Question 39

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 78.) At Sioux Gateway/Col Day (N42°20.67’ W96°19.42’), which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to self-announce position and intentions when the control tower is closed?

Answer 39

118.7 MHz.

Question 40

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21.) Which airport is located at approximately 47°34’30”N latitude and 100°43’00”W longitude?

Answer 40

Makeeff.

Question 41

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25, Area 2.) What is the base of Class B airspace at Lakeview (30F) Airport?

Answer 41

3000

Question 42

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 25.) What significance does the magenta line that says “Mode C” have?

Answer 42

Traditional aircraft are required to have ADS-B in this area.

Question 43

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, Area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.

Answer 43

36°24’N - 76°01’W.

Question 44

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26.) What does the line of latitude at area 4 measure?

Answer 44

The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.

Question 45

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21, Area 3.) You’ve been tasked with collecting imagery of the lights on top of the stacks North West of Lorentzen airport. What hazards exist in that area?

Answer 45

Thermal plumes may cause the drone to be uncontrollable.