PHAK Chapter 15- Airspaces Flashcards
What are the dimensions of a class A airspace?
18000’ MSL to 60,000’ MSL
What are the five controlled airspaces?
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, and Echo
What is ATC?
air traffic control
What is the one uncontrolled airspace?
Class Golf
What type of flight must you be in when operating in class A airspace?
You must be flying IFR
What are the dimensions of class Bravo Airport?
Class B usually starts at the surface at ground level to 10,000 ft MSL. It has shelfs that start at different altitudes outside of the central airport. Thus is looks like an upside down birthday cake.
What are the dimensions of a class Charlie airport?
The dimensions of C are the floor to 4000 feet above the surface in the inner circle and 1200 to 4000 feet above the surface in the outer circle. The inner circle has a radius of 5 miles and the outer has a radius of 10 miles.
What are the dimensions class echo airspace?
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