National Airspace Systems

Question 1

Describe Class B airspace:
Dimensions, weather, equipment needed, entry, pilot rating, speed

Answer 1

“Bravo” surface up to 10,000ft MSL
3m visibility, 3m clear of clouds
Pilot: Private min
Equipment: mode c transponder, ADSB-out, 2 way radio
Entry: special clearance
Max speed: 250kts

Question 2

Describe Class A airspace:
Dimensions, weather, equipment needed, entry, pilot rating, speed

Answer 2

“Alpha” all airspace above 18,000ft
Dimensions: up to and include 60,000ft
Weather used: IFR
Equipment: IFR
Pilot: instrument min
Entry: IFR plan
Speed: MACH 1 (700mph)

Question 3

Describe Class C airspace:
Dimensions, weather, equipment needed, entry, pilot rating, speed

Answer 3

“Charlie” 1200 to 4000ft AGL, surface to 4000
3sm visibility, 1000ft above clouds, 500ft below, 2000ft horizontal
Pilot: student min
Equipment : mode-c transponder, ADSB-out, 2 way radio
Entry: tail # acknowledged
Max speed: 200kts

Question 4

Describe Class D airspace:
Dimensions, weather, equipment, pilot rating, entry, speed

Answer 4

“Delta”
surface to 2500ft AGL
Weather: 3sm, (5,2,1 from clouds)
Equipment: 2 way radio
Pilot: student min
Entry: tail # acknowledgement
Speed: 200kts

Question 5

Describe Class E airspace:
Dimensions, weather, equipment, pilot, rating, entry, speed

Answer 5

“Everywhere”
Surface - 700ft, 1200-18000
Weather (below 1000- 5sm 521 rule)
Above 10000- 3sm 521rule
Pilot: student min
Equip: none
Entry: none
Speed: above 10000- Mach 1, below 10000, 250 kts

Question 6

Describe Class G airspace:
Dimensions, weather, equipment, pilot, rating, entry, speed

Answer 6

“Ground”
Surface - 700ft, surface to 1200ft, surface to 14500ft
Weather:

Question 7

What are the air classes?

Answer 7

Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Golf

Question 8

What is the difference between controlled and non-controlled AIRSPACE

Answer 8

ATC has jurisdiction, Class G is the only uncontrolled airspace

Question 9

What are the different types of special use airspaces (WCRAMP):

Answer 9

Warning Areas- extends 8nm outward from U.S coast, invisible hazards to non-participating aircraft
Controlled firing areas- hazardous activities, suspended when an aircraft is detected
Restricted- usual/invisible hazards (when active: permission is needed to enter)
Alert - may have high volume pilot training or unusual activity (no clearance needed but be on high ALERT)
Military operation- formation flying, low alt tactics, etc. contact FSS for hours of operation, advised to contact controlling agency (no permission needed to enter but exercise extreme caution)
Prohibited- national security and welfare (strictly prohibited)