FARAIM things Flashcards
(FAR-AIM) When does CLASS A airspace begin? Where does it end?
from 18000’ MSL up to an including FL600
(FAR-AIM) What are the dimensions of class B airspace?
Surface to 10,000’ MSL
Typically surrounds nations busiest airports
cofiguration individually tailored to the airports needs
“Like an upside down wedding cake”
What does Class B look like on a VFR Sectional? IFR Low?
Thick blue line;
thin blue line
(FAR-AIM) What do you need to enter class B airspace?
Equipped with an operable two way radio
Mode C transponder (within 30 nm of class B airport)
Vor/TACAN for IFR operation
have private pilots certificate
Clearance to enter the airspace from ATC
(FAR-AIM) What are the dimensions of class C airspace?
Surface to 4,000’ AGL surrounding airports with control towers.
5nm core from surface to 4000’AGL
10nm outer ring from 1200’AGL to 4000’AGL
(FAR-AIM) What do you need to enter class C airspace?
- Radio
- Xponder
- Est Com= ATC must use callsign
What does Class C look like on a VFR Sectional? IFR Low?
Solid Magenta
segmented blue
(FAR-AIM) What are the dimensions of class D airspace?
Surface to 2,500 AGL surrounding airports with operational control towers.
Normally about a 4nm ring around the airport.
(FAR-AIM) What do you need to enter class D airspace?
operable two way radio, contact must be established before entering
What does Class D look like on a VFR Sectional? IFR Low?
Dashed blue
not depected, only a Box with a D
(FAR-AIM) Below what feet is Class E charted?
below 14,500 MSL
(FAR-AIM) How many types of class E airspace are there?
7-SETFOOD Surface: around a class E airport/ segmented magenta
Extension: exentsion of B,C, D airport that contain an insrutment approach with out imposing B,C, D comm requirements /segmented magenta
Transition: 700’/faded magenta/ or 1200’/faded blue/ used to transition from enroute to terminal enviorment
Federal Airway- 1200’ to FL180 /light blue lines
Off Shore- controlled airspace beyond 12nm
Other- above FL600
Domestic
(FAR-AIM) If not A,B,C,D or E airspace, what is it an what are the terrain clearance requirements?
Class G
Must remain at least 1,000’AGL (2,000 in mountainous terrain above highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 NM from the course to be flown.
(FAR-AIM) What kinds of special use airspace are there?
6 Types "MCPRAWN" MOA Controlled Firing Area Prohibited Area Restricted Area Alert Area Warning Area National Security Area
(FAR-AIM) What is a VFR corridor? Give an example of one
Basically a "hole" through class B airspace that you can operate in without talking to ATC or getting an ATC clearance, has defined lateral and vertical boundaries. LA Route
(FAR-AIM) What is the acronym for Required Voice Reports? What are the required Voice reports?
VACATERFEW Vacating an altitude for a newly assigned altitude Altitude Changes when VFR on top Climb and Descend less then 500 fpm Approach missed Ture airspeed changes(5% or 10Kts, whichever is greater) Enter/leaving holding PTA Radio Navaid Failures Safety of flight
Nonradar Contact:
FAF inbound for NPA or outer marker for PA
ETA error in excess of 3min from that filed
Weather encountered not as forcasted
(FAR-AIM) What is the pneumonic for what constitutes the runway environment and what are they?
ATVR (A, 5 T's, V, 3 R's) approach lighting system cannot descend <100' above TDZE Threshold Threshold markings Threshold light TDZE markings TDZE lights VASI REIL Runway Markings Runway Lights 91.175
(FAR-AIM) Flying into KIPL on the TACAN approach, what are the four mandatory calls you have to make?
1) Established on Final Departing FAF
2) Departing FAF
3) Upon executing of the missed approach procedure
4) Upon completion or termination of the approach
(FAR-AIM) What is the maximum forecast period for SIGMETS?
4 HOURS
(FAR-AIM) What are Convective SIGMETS issued for?
Severe Thunderstorms
Surface winds greater than or equal to 50 KTS
Hail at the surface greater than or equal to 3/4 inches in diameter
Tornandoes
(FAR-AIM) How many different types of AIRMETS are there and what are they
3
Sierra= Describes IFR Conditions and/or extensive mountain obscurations
Tango= Describes moderate turbulence, sustained surface winds greater than 30 knots and/or non-convective low level wind shear
Zulu= Describes moderate icing and provides freezing level heights
What are the types of airspace within the categories?
“CUSO”
Controlled(Class)
Uncontrolled(G)
Special Use(MPRAWN)
OTHER (MATTWASVP)
What is the other airspace?
MATTWWASVP Miltiary training Routes Airport Advisory Areas TFR TRSA Wtx REcon Area Wildlife Refuge Area ADIZ Special Flight rules area VFR RTE(Flywayss, Transition, Corridors) Paracute jump areas
VFR cloud clearance for class B?
3 sm, Clear of Clouds
VFR cloud clearance for class C?
3 sm,1k/500/2k
VFR cloud clearance for class D?
3 sm,1k/500/2k
VFR cloud clearance for class E?
Below 10K: 3 sm,1k/500/2k
Above 10K’: 5sm, 1k/1k/1sm
VFR cloud clearance for class G?
Below 1200’AGL: 1 and CoC
Below 10K: 1 sm,1k/500/2k
Above 10K’: 5sm, 1k/1k/1sm
At night and below 10k’: 3 sm, 1k/500/2k
Basic VFR Weather Minimums outside of controlled airspace? FAR 91.155
A helo may be operated CoC if operated at speed that allows the pilot adequte opportunity to see any air traffic or obstruction in time to avoid a collision.
Two Way Radio Communication Failure IFR?
AVE F AME Route: Assigned If being vectored from the point of lost comms direct to the point being vectored to. Expected Filed
Alititude: The highest of
Assigned
Minimum Safe altitude
Expected
Types of NOTAMs? 5-1-3
D =Distant
FDC = Flight Data Center
Pointer
Special Acitivity Airspace (SAA)
Military Notams
(FAR-AIM) What are two categories of airspace? give examples of each
Regulatory: CPR (Class A,B,C etc, Prohibited, Restricted Areas)
Non-regulatory: CWAM (Controlled Firing Area, Warning, Alert, MOA)
