Lesson 5

Question 1

The _______ _______ _______ includes all the airspace over the Canadian land mass, the Canadian Arctic and Canadian archipelago, and over areas of the high seas within the airspace boundaries.

Answer 1

The Canadian Domestic Airspace (CDA) includes all the airspace over the Canadian land mass, the Canadian Arctic and Canadian archipelago, and over areas of the high seas within the airspace boundaries.

(Section 5 - 2/17 Key points)

Question 2

The CDA is divided laterally into the _____ _____ _____ and _____ _____ _____.

Answer 2

The CDA is divided laterally into the Northern Domestic Airspace (NDA) and Southern
Domestic Airspace (SDA).

Question 3

The CDA is divided vertically into…. (provide names and altitudes)

Answer 3

The CDA is also divided vertically into:

High-level airspace
(18 000 feet ASL and above)

Low-level airspace
(below 18 000 feet ASL)

Question 4

High-level airspace is divided into three separate areas of controlled airspace. What are they and what are their altitudes?

Answer 4

High-level airspace is divided into three separate areas of controlled airspace.

• Arctic Control Area (ACA)
Within the NDA at FL270 and above
• Northern Control Area (NCA)
Within the NDA at FL230 and above
• Southern Control Area (SCA)
Within the SDA at 18 000 feet ASL and above

Question 5

What is the altitude for class A? What type of traffic can operate into this class?

Answer 5

18 000 or above (IFR only)

Question 6

Can uncontrolled airspace be considered class A?

Answer 6

Class A is all controlled high-level airspace (IFR only) within the Southern, Northern, and Arctic
Control Areas (SCA, NCA, and ACA). 18 000 or above (IFR only)

Question 7

Can VFR flight operate in Class A airspace?

Answer 7

Only IFR aircraft are permitted (VFR aircraft are not permitted)

Question 8

What kind of equipment is required to fly in class A airspace?

Answer 8

Aircraft must be equipped with a transponder (surveillance identification equipment) and
automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment (e.g., an altimeter)

Question 9

What is the altitude for Class B airspace?

Answer 9

Below 18 000 ASL, but above 12 500 ASL (or at and above the minimum enroute altitude, whichever is higher)

Question 10

In class B airspace, ATC separation is provided to all aircraft. (true or false)

Answer 10

ATC separation is provided to all aircraft in class B airspace.

Question 11

What kind of equipment do VFR aircraft require in class B airspace?

Answer 11

Radio capable of two-way communication
Transponder
Automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment
Ability to maintain a listening watch on the assigned frequency
Radio navigation equipment capable of using navigation facilities for the flight plan
Ability to report over a point assigned by ATS
Ability to fly in VFR meteorological conditions (VMC)

Question 12

VFR flights require ATC clearance to enter Class D airspace. (True or False)

Answer 12

VFR flights require ATC clearance to enter class C airspace. They do not require ATC clearance to enter Class D airspace provided they have the required equipment. VFR flights must establish two-way communication with the appropriate ATC agency prior to entering Class D airspace.

Two-way radio
Transponder
Altimeter
Ability to maintain a listening watch on the assigned frequency.

Question 13

All airports that are serviced by flight service stations have Class ___ (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) airspace around them.

Answer 13

All airports that are serviced by flight service stations have Class E airspace around them. Class E airspace exists where there is an operational need for controlled airspace, but the requirements for Class A, B, C, or D airspace are not met.

Question 14

Both IFR and VFR aircraft are permitted in Class E airspace (True or False)

Answer 14

True

Question 15

ATC separation is provided only to IFR aircraft in Class E airspace (true or false)

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What kind of airspace is considered special use airspace?

Answer 16

Class F is special use airspace.

Question 17

What class of airspace would an aircraft flying at FL200 in Northern Domestic Airspace be?

Answer 17

Class G. An aircraft flying at FL200 in Northern Domestic Airspace would be in uncontrolled airspace.
Recall that the Northern Control Area begins at FL230 and the Arctic Control Area begins at
FL270.

Question 18

An aircraft flying at FL250 in Northern Domestic Airspace would be in controlled airspace (Class
A) when operating in the Northern Control Area and _____ when
operating below the floor of the Arctic Control Area (FL270)

Answer 18

An aircraft flying at FL250 in Northern Domestic Airspace would be in controlled airspace (Class
A) when operating in the Northern Control Area and uncontrolled airspace (Class G) when
operating below the floor of the Arctic Control Area (FL270)

Question 19

What type of equipment are required by VFR for Class E airspace?

Answer 19

Transponders and automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment are required in areas designated as ‘‘transponder airspace’’

Question 20

What are the VFR Flight Rules in Class B, C, and D Airspace that are common to all 3 classes? (name 4)

Aircraft must have…

Answer 20

Aircraft must have…
Radio capable of two-way communication
Transponder
Automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment
Ability to maintain a listening watch on the
assigned frequency

*If an aircraft does not have this equipment, the pilot may, during daylight hours and in
VMC, enter Class C/D airspace if they have obtained prior authorization.

Question 21

There are 3 designations of class F airspace. What are they?

Answer 21

Advisory
Restricted
Danger

Question 22

ATC will not clear IFR aircraft through Class F airspace unless it meets one of three conditions - What are they?

Answer 22

• Permission has been obtained from the user agency (for example the military)
• The aircraft is operating on an altitude reservation approval
• The aircraft has been cleared for contact or visual approach

Question 23

IFR aircraft will be separated by _____ feet from active Class F airspace, or _____ feet if wake
turbulence separation is applicable.

Answer 23

IFR aircraft will be separated by 500 feet from active Class F airspace, or 1000 feet if wake
turbulence separation is applicable.

Question 24

Can you decode the following:

CY A 113 (A)

Answer 24

CY - Canada
A - Advisory
113 - British Columbia
(A) - Acrobatic

Question 25

What are the 7 activities possible in a class F airspace:

Answer 25

• (A): Acrobatic
• (F): Aircraft test area
• (H): Hang gliding
• (M): Military operations
• (P): Parachuting
• (S): Soaring
• (T): Training

Question 26

Class F airspace use a the three-digit code that identifies the province and area.

What are the areas and/or provinces and their 3 digit codes.

Answer 26

• 101–199: British Columbia
• 201–299: Alberta
• 301–399: Saskatchewan
• 401–499: Manitoba
• 501–599: Ontario
• 601–699: Quebec
• 701–799: Atlantic Provinces
• 801–899: Yukon
• 901–999: Northwest Territories and
Nunavut (including the Arctic islands)

Question 27

What are the VFR flight rule for each class

Answer 27

Class A - no VFR IFR only
Class B C D
Radio capable of two-way communication
Transponder
Automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment
Ability to maintain a listening watch on the
assigned frequency
*if they are C or D and don’t have the equipment they can enter if they have obtained authorization dur daylight hours
Class B will also need:
Radio navigation equipment capable of using navigation facilities for the flight plan
Ability to report over a point assigned by ATS
Ability to fly in VFR meteorological conditions (VMC)
Class F ->Must follow rules as defined by the specialized activities being conducted
Class G -> No special requirements for VFR flights

Question 28

What are the rules for atc separation in classes A to E

Answer 28

Class A ATC sep is provided to all aircraft
Class B ATC sep is provided to all aircraft
Class C ATC sep is provided to all IFR aircraft, conflict resolution between IFR and VFR as necessary, between VFR flights upon request
Class D ATC sep is provided to all IFR aircraft, conflict resolution between IFR and VFR, between VFR flights upon request
Class E ATC sep is provided to IFR only