Flight Rules and Regulations- Chapter 3

Question 1

What is controlled airspace?

Answer 1

Controlled airspace is the airspace that the respective ATC has both the AUTHORITY and ABILITY to control

Question 2

What are VOR airways?

what type of airspace?

how big are they?

Answer 2

VOR Airways are routes of air traffic between airports (standardized routes of air traffic) Always in class E airspace

extend from 1,200’ AGL upto 17,999’ MSL.

the width of VOR is always 4 nm from the center line

Question 3

When is a mode C transponder required ?

Answer 3

Mode C is a transponder which

Question 4

Class A Airspace

dimensions

requirements

Answer 4

Class A

18,000’ up to and including FL 600

overlying the continental US- including 12 nautical miles off the coast.

Requirements: all aircraft must operate under IFR (both pilot and aircraft must be instrument certified) and have a transponder with Mode C, prior permission in the form of an IFR clearance must be received from ATC

Question 5

Class B airspace

dimensions

Answer 5

Class B (Busy)

airspace from the surface to 10,000’ MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports. they can change in size and shape but generally look like an upside down wedding cake

Question 6

Class C Airspace

dimensions

Answer 6

Class C Airspace

surface to 4,000’ AGL surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower

usually a 5 nm radius core surface that extends from the surface upto 4,000 AGL and a 10nm shelf that extends from 1,200’ to 4,000’ AGL

Question 7

Class D Airspace

dimensions

Answer 7

Class D (“Dower”)

the airspace that extends from the surface to 2,500’ AGL surrounding airports with an operational control tower.

have a core radius of 4nm with extensions as necessary for instrument approaches

Question 8

Class E Airspace

dimensions

requirements

Answer 8

Class E Airspace: Everything else (controlled airspace that isn’t already designated A,B,C, or D)

Unless otherwise designated, class E airspace begins at 14,500’ MSL (excluding spaces <1,500’AGL)

Think of this in mountainous terrain.

Its the wild wild west in class E airspace. You don’t need any specific certifications, equipment to arrive in class E air space. Hell, you don’t really even need to tell ‘em you’re coming.

“its controlled airspace, but you must volunteer for control”

Question 9

Class B Airspace

requirements for entry

Answer 9

Class B airspace

1. pilot must have a private pilot certificate
2. for IFR operations must have an operable VOR or TACAN receiver
3. transponder with Mode C
4. ATC Clearance, and establish two-way radio communications with ATC Prior to entry and maintain those communications thereafter.

Question 10

Class C Airspace

Requirements for entry

Answer 10

Class C requirements for entry

1. operable transponder with Mode C
2. Establish two-way radio communications with ATC prior to entry and maintain those communications thereafter

Question 11

Class D Airspace

requirements

Answer 11

Two-way radio communication with the ATC facility providing ATC services must be established before the aircraft enters and must be maintained while operating within class D space

Question 12

Class G Airspace

Answer 12

Uncontrolled

Question 13

When Is Mode C Required for flights near Class B airspace?

Answer 13

Mode C is required while operating within

within 30 nm of a primary airport

of the space above a primary airport up to 10,000’

Question 14

When Is Mode C Required for flights near Class C airspace?

Answer 14

For flights near Class C airspace, Mode C is required

Abov the ceiling and lateral boundaries upto 10,000’ MSL

*Surface to 1.200’ AGL below the outer ring is not included

Question 15

When is Mode C required for flying?

Answer 15

Mode C is required for flying in all

A, B, or C airspace

and above 10,000’ MSL

Question 16

VFR Minimums for class B airspace

Visibility

Cloud Clearance

Answer 16

Bravo Airspace

Visibility 3 SM

cloud clearance is “clear of clouds”

Question 17

VFR Minimum requirements for

Class C,D, and E Airspace

Answer 17

These are all the same

visibility is 3 SM

Cloud Clearance

500’ below

1,000’ above

2,000’ horizontal

Question 18

VFR minimums for

Class E above 10.000’

Answer 18

VFR minimums at or above 10,000’ MSL:

Visibility 5 SM

Cloud Clearance:

1,000 below

1,000’ above

1 SM horizontal

Question 19

VFR minimums for

Class E below 10,000’ MSL

Answer 19

Class E below 10,000

Visibility 3 SM

Cloud Clearance

500’ below

1000 above

2,000’ horizontal

*these are the same minimums for class B, C, and D airspaces

Question 20

SUAS

Prohibited Area

Answer 20

Aircraft shall not enter without special approval

National Security issues

Question 21

SUAS

Restricted Areas

Answer 21

Restricted Areas

airspace within which unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft exist

requires prior approval from the controlling authority

Question 22

Warning Area

Answer 22

Warning areas have the same hazards as Restricted Areas but are generally located over international waters beyond FAA jurisdiction

No permission required to enter

Question 23

Military Operations Area

Answer 23

MOAs are established to separate IFR traffic from certain military training activities

VFR aircraft do not need permission to enter an MOA

Question 24

Alert Areas

Answer 24

airspace that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity

Pilots do NOT need permission to enter

Question 25

When is aircraft position lighting required to be on?

Answer 25

Aircraft position lighting is required

30 min prior to sunsit until 30 min after sunrise

or when prevailing visibility is <3 SM

Question 26

when are aircraft anti-collision lights required to be on?

Answer 26

anti-collision lights are required to be on from engine start to engine shutdown with two exceptions:

when flying through clouds and use would distract the pilot

when their use would endanger ground personnel or operations

Question 27

Which type of aircraft have priority over all other air traffic?

Answer 27

aircraft in distress have priority over all other air traffic

Question 28

what is the altitude which the pilot shall maintain when flying over a congested area (city, town, settlement or over any open-air assembly of persons

Answer 28

flight over a congested areal shall be

1,000’ feet above teh highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000’ feet of the aircraft

Question 29

what altitude must be maintained over any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure in an area that is other than congested?

Answer 29

an aircraft may not be operated closer than 500’ to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure

Question 30

What is the general rule regarding altitude

(what does the pilot maintain?)

Answer 30

The pilot should maintain an altitude such that if a power unit fails, an emergency landing may be executed without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface

Question 31

What is the minimum altitude for a fixed wing aircraft prescribed by CNAF-M 3710.7?

Answer 31

500’ above the terrain or the surface of the water

Question 32

Airspeed Restrictions

Class B airspace

Answer 32

Airspeed within class B airspace = 250 knots

200 knots underlying the lateral limits of class B airspace

Question 33

Airspeed restrictions

Class C

Answer 33

within 4nm radius of the primary airport up to 2,500’ AGL

200 knots

*these dimensions are the same dimensions as class D airspace

Question 34

Airspeed restrictions

Class D airspace

Answer 34

200 knots within 4 nm radius from surface to 2,500’ AGL

Question 35

Noise and sensitive areas

what is the minimum altitude required for flight over these areas?

what areas are noise sensitive?

Answer 35

3,000’ AGL

breeding farms, National Parks/Monuments, resorts, beaches, wildlife areas/preserves

Question 36

Where are Temporary Flight Restrictions Published?

Question 37

What is Flat Hatting?

Answer 37

Flat Hatting is any flight profile that is low in altitude, or a high rate of speed and/or aerobatic in nature that is for thrill purposes.

Flat Hatting is prohibited