PHAK Ch 15 Airspace

Question 1

What does Controlled Airspace consist of?

Answer 1

-Class A
-Class B
-Class C
-Class D
-Class E

Question 2

Describe Class A Airspace.

Answer 2

-Generally between 18,000’ MSL and FL 600.
-Includes airspace overlying waters within 12 NM of the coast of the contiguous states and Alaska.

Question 3

Describe Class B Airspace.

Answer 3

-Generally from the surface to 10,000’ MSL around the nation’s busiest airports.
-Designed to contain all published instrument procedures for that airport.
-Upside down wedding cake.

Question 4

Describe Class C Airspace.

Answer 4

-Generally from the surface to 4,000’ above airport elevation at airports that have:
1-An operational control tower.
2-Are serviced by radar approach.
3-Have a certain number of IFR ops or passenger flights.
-Upside down wedding cake (2 tiers).

Question 5

Describe Class D Airspace.

Answer 5

Generally from the surface to 2,500’ above airport elevation at airports that have an operational control tower.

Question 6

Describe Class E Airspace.

Answer 6

-Generally from 1,200’ AGL to 17,999’ MSL.
-All airspace above FL 600 is Class E.
-Any controlled airspace that isn’t Class A, B, C, or D.
-Charts depict Class E with bases below 14,500’ MSL. If not notated, Class E base starts at 14,500’ MSL.
-In most places, Class E airspace starts at 1,200’ AGL.

Question 7

Describe Class G Airspace.

Answer 7

-Uncontrolled airspace.
-Extends from surface to the base of the overlying Class E airspace.

Question 8

Describe Class A VFR Weather Minimums.

Answer 8

Visibility- Not Applicable
Distance from Clouds- Not Applicable

Question 9

Describe Class B VFR Weather Minimums.

Answer 9

Visibility- 3 Statute Miles
Distance from Clouds- Clear of Clouds

Question 10

Describe Class C VFR Weather Minimums.

Answer 10

Visibility- 3 Statute Miles
Distance from Clouds- 1,000’ above, 500’ below, 2,000’ horizontal

Question 11

Describe Class D VFR Weather Minimums.

Answer 11

Visibility- 3 Statute Miles
Distance from Clouds- 1,000’ above, 500’ below, 2,000’ horizontal

Question 12

Describe Class E VFR Weather Minimums.

Answer 12

At or above 10,000’ MSL:
Visibility- 5 statute miles.
Distance from clouds- 1,000’
above, 1,000’ below, 1 statute
mile horizontal.

Below 10,000’ MSL:
Visibility- 3 statute miles.
Distance from clouds- 1,000’
above, 500’ below, 2,000’
horizontal.

Question 13

Describe Class G VFR Weather Minimums.

Answer 13

1,200’ or less AGL (regardless of MSL):
Day except as detailed in
91.155(b):
Visibility- 1 statute mile.
Distance from clouds- clear of
clouds.
Night except as detailed in
91.155(b):
Visibility- 3 statute miles.
Distance from Clouds- 1,000’
above, 500’ below, 2,000’
horizontal.

More than 1,200’ AGL but less than 10,000’ MSL:
Day:
Visibility- 1 statute mile.
Distance from Clouds- 1,000’
above, 500’ below, 2,000’
horizontal.
Night:
Visibility- 3 statute miles.
Distance from Clouds- 1,000’
above, 500’ below, 2,000’
horizontal.

More than1,200’ AGL and at or above 10,000’ MSL:
Visibility: 5 statute miles.
Distance from Clouds: 1,000’
above, 1,000’ below, 1 statute
mile horizontal.

Question 14

Describe Class A Requirements for Operation

Answer 14

Entry Requirements- ATC Clearance.
Equipment- IFR equipped.
Minimum Pilot Certification- Instrument rating.

Question 15

Describe Class B Requirements for Operation

Answer 15

Entry Requirements- ATC Clearance.
Equipment- Two-way radio, transponder with altitude reporting capability.
Minimum Pilot Certification- Private (or a student seeking private pilot certification).

Question 16

Describe Class C Requirements for Operation

Answer 16

Entry Requirements- Two-way radio communications prior to entry.
Equipment- Two-way radio, transponder with altitude reporting capability.
Minimum Pilot Certification- No specific requirement.

Question 17

Describe Class D Requirements for Operation

Answer 17

Entry Requirements-Two-way radio communications prior to entry.
Equipment- Two-way radio.
Minimum Pilot Certification- No specific requirements.

Question 18

Describe Class E Requirements for Operation

Answer 18

Entry Requirements- None for VFR.
Equipment- No specific requirement.
Minimum Pilot Certification- No specific requirement.

Question 19

Describe Class G Requirements for Operation

Answer 19

Entry Requirements- None.
Equipment- No specific requirement.
Minimum Pilot Certification- No specific requirement.

Question 20

Describe ADS-B Requirements for Class A Airspace.

Answer 20

Required in all Class A airspace.

Question 21

Describe ADS-B Requirements for Class B Airspace.

Answer 21

-Required in all Class B Airspace.
-Required above the ceiling and within the lateral boundaries of Class B Airspace up to 10,000’ MSL.

Question 22

Describe ADS-B Requirements for Class C Airspace.

Answer 22

-Required in all Class C Airspace.
-Required above the ceiling and within the lateral boundaries of Class C Airspace up to 10,000’ MSL.

Question 23

Describe ADS-B Requirements for Class D Airspace.

Answer 23

Not required.

Question 24

Describe ADS-B Requirements for Class E Airspace.

Answer 24

-At and above 10,000’ MSL, excluding airspace at and below 2,500’ ASL.
-At and above 3,000’ MSL over the Gulf of Mexico from the coastline of the United States out to 12 nautical miles.

Question 25

Describe ADS-B Requirements for Class G Airspace.

Answer 25

Not required.

Question 26

Describe the Mode C Veil.

Answer 26

Mode C Veil is a section of airspace, 30 nautical miles in radius and up to 10,000’ MSL, surrounding the primary airport in Class B Airspace. It requires:
-Mode C transponder with automatic altitude reporting.
-ADS-B Out.

Question 27

Describe “Prohibited Areas.”

Answer 27

Prohibited Areas are airspace within which flight of aircraft is prohibited. Examples: Camp David, the National Mall.

Notated on chart as “P-“ followed by a number (eg, P-40).

Question 28

Describe “Restricted Areas.”

Answer 28

Restricted Areas are airspace where operations are hazardous to non-participating aircraft. Flight through this airspace is not prohibited, but is subject to restrictions. Examples: Military bases, military firing ranges.

Notated on charts as “R-“ followed by a number (eg R-4401).

Question 29

Describe “Warning Areas.”

Answer 29

Warning Areas are similar to Restricted Areas, except the US government does not have sole jurisdiction over the airspace. A Warning Area has defined dimensions and extends from 3 NM outward from the coast of the United States.

Notated on charts as “W-“ followed by a number (eg W-237).

Question 30

Describe “Military Operation Areas” (MOAs)

Answer 30

MOAs consist of airspace with defined vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating military training activities from IFR traffic.

Notated on charts with “MOA” and a name (eg “Camden Ridge MOA”).

Question 31

Describe “Alert Areas.”

Answer 31

Alert Areas inform non-participating aircraft of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or other unusual aerial activity.

Notated on charts as “A-“ followed by a number (eg A-211).

Question 32

Describe “Controlled Firing Areas.”

Answer 32

CFAs contain activities that could be hazardous to a non-participating aircraft. CFA activity must be suspended when an aircraft might be approaching the area, so they are not notated on charts.

Question 33

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