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National Airspaces pt. 2 Flashcards

1
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Vertical extent of Class A airspace

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From 18,000’ MSL up to and including FL 600

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Lateral extent of Class A airspace

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Covers the entire US except for Hawaii and a small part of Alaska; extends 12 NM offshore

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Entry requirements for Class A airspace

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Must have an IFR clearance from ATC

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Communications requirements in Class A airspace

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Maintain two-way radio communications with ATC

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Equipment requirements in Class A airspace

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Mode C transponder; two-way radio; all equipment required for IFR flight

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Pilot certification requirements in Class A airspace

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Private pilot with instrument rating

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Traffic separation provided by ATC in Class A airspace

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IFR/IFR (no VFR traffic allowed)

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Altimeter setting(s) used in Class A airspace

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All aircraft set their altimeters to 29.92” Hg (standard pressure)

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Why do aircraft in Class A use 29.92” instead of a local altimeter setting?

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No terrain or obstructions to avoid in Class A, only other aircraft, so flying exact MSL or AGL altitudes isn’t important. Easier to keep everyone at the right altitude if everyone uses the same altimeter setting.

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Basic VFR weather minimums, Class A

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VFR weather minimums not applicable

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Where is Class B airspace generally found?

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Around the nation’s busiest airports.

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Typical configuration of Class B airspace

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Surface area surrounded by two or more layers/shelves. Can resemble “upside-down wedding cake,” but each is individually tailored to contain all instrument procedures for the primary airport.

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Top altitude of Class B airspace

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7,000’ MSL to 12,500’ MSL, depending on airport (most commonly 10,000’ MSL)

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Entry requirements for Class B airspace

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Must have a clearance from ATC

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Communications requirements in Class B airspace

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Maintain two-way radio communications with ATC

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Equipment requirements in Class B airspace

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Mode C transponder (in and above Class B); two-way radio; VOR receiver or RNAV system (if IFR)

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Pilot certification requirements in Class B airspace

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Private pilot, or student pilot with specific endorsement from CFI who gave training in that airspace / at that airport. Some Class B airports prohibit all student pilot operations.

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Traffic separation provided by ATC in Class B airspace

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IFR/IFR, IFR/VFR, and VFR/VFR

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What is the “Mode C Veil”?

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A Mode C transponder is required within 30 NM of a Class B airport, from the surface to 10,000’ MSL

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Speed limit in Class B airspace

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250 knots if below 10,000’ MSL, unrestricted above 10,000’ MSL. 200 knots if below Class B floor or in VFR corridor.

21
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Class B depiction on VFR sectional chart

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Solid blue lines. Blue numbers in each sector indicate MSL ceiling and floor altitudes (last 2 zeroes omitted).

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Basic VFR weather minimums, Class B

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3 SM visibility, clear of clouds

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Where is Class C airspace generally found?

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Around busy airports with control towers and radar approach control.

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Typical configuration of Class C airspace

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Inner circle / surface area (5 NM radius) surrounded by outer circle (10 NM radius). 20 NM radius “outer area” is not Class C airspace, but approach control services available there.

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Typical altitudes of Class C airspace

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Inner circle begins at surface, outer circle begins at 1,200’ above airport elevation. Top altitude 4,000’ above airport elevation

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Entry requirements for Class C airspace

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Establish two-way communications with ATC (must hear ATC use your callsign)

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Communications requirements in Class C airspace

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Maintain two-way communications with ATC

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Equipment requirements in Class C airspace

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Mode C transponder (in and above Class C); two-way radio

29
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Pilot certification requirements in Class C airspace

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Student pilot

30
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Traffic separation provided by ATC in Class C airspace

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IFR/IFR and IFR/VFR

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Speed limit in Class C airspace

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200 knots, if at or below 2,500’ AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport

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Class C depiction on VFR sectional chart

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Solid magenta lines. Magenta numbers in each sector indicate MSL ceiling and floor altitudes (last 2 zeroes omitted).

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Basic VFR weather minimums, Class C

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3 SM visibility, 500’ below / 1,000’ above / 2,000’ horizontal from clouds

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