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Regulatory Airspace Flashcards

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Regulatory airspace includes _______, _______, Class _, _, _, _, and _ airspace

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Regulatory airspace includes Restricted, Prohibited, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace

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Nonregulatory airspace includes ______ , ______, ___ ____, and ______ ______ ______.

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Nonregulatory airspace includes MOAs (military operations area), warning areas, alert areas, and controlled firing areas.

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Within the two categories of airspace, there are four types of airspace:

  1. _________
  2. _________
  3. _________
  4. _________
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  1. Controlled
  2. Uncontrolled
  3. Special Use
  4. Other Airspace
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The categories and types of airspace are dictated by:

  1. The ________ or density of aircraft movements
  2. The nature of the operations conducted within the airspace
  3. The level of _____ required
  4. The national and public interest
A

The categories and types of airspace are dictated by:

  1. The complexity or density of aircraft movements
  2. The nature of the operations conducted within the airspace
  3. The level of safety required
  4. The national and public interest
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Class A Airspace

Generally, that airspace from ______ feet MSL up to and including ______, including the airspace overlying the waters within ___ nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska; and designated international airspace beyond ___ nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska within areas of domestic radio navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic procedures are applied.

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Generally, that airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600, including the airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska; and designated international airspace beyond 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska within areas of domestic radio navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic procedures are applied.

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Class A Airspace

Operating Rules/Equipment Required:

Must operate on an ____ flight plan unless otherwise authorized.

A

Operating Rules/Equipment Required

Must operate IFR flight plan unless otherwise authorized.

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Class A airspace

Is class A airspace charted?

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No

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Class B Airspace

Generally, that airspace from the surface to _\_,____feet MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports in terms of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

A

Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports in terms of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

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Class B

Are all class B airspace dimentionally the same?

A

No.

Note: Class B airspace is individually taylored but normally consists of two or more layers.

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Class B rules and equipment

Is ATC clearance required prior to operating within Class B airspace?

A

Yes. ATC clearance is required prior to operating within Class B airspace.

Departing aircraft require a clearance to depart Class B airspace

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Class B rules and equipment

Aircraft must be equipped with operable __________ with mode ____.This requirement may be waived if a special request is submitted to ATC at least ____ hour(s) prior to proposed operation.

A

Aircraft must be equipped with operable transponder with automatic altitude reporting (Mode C). This requirement may be waived if a special request is submitted to ATC at least one hour prior to proposed operation.

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Class B operating rules and equipment

True/False

Aircraft not landing or departing from primary airport may obtain a clearance to transit the airspace when traffic conditions permit.

A

True

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Class B operating rules and equipment

True/False

If landing to or from primary airport and operating large turbine aircraft, operate at or above designated floors while within lateral boundaries

A

True

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Class B Operatings rules and equipment

True/False

PIC must hold at least a private pilot pilot certificate or student pilot seeking private pilot certification and meeting CFR requirements.

A

True

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Class B operating rules and equipment

Aircraft do not have to be equipped with an operable two-way radio capable of communicating with ATC on appropriate frequencies

A

False.

Aircraft must be equipped with an operable two-way radio capable of communicating with ATC on appropriate frequencies

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Mode C Veil

The airspace within _____ nautical miles of an airport (generally airports within Class B airspace areas), from the surface up to ______ feet MSL.

Unless otherwise authorized, aircraft operating within this airspace must be equipped with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment having Mode __ capability.

A

The airspace within 30 nautical miles of an airport (generally airports within Class B airspace areas), from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL.

Unless otherwise authorized, aircraft operating within this airspace must be equipped with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment having Mode C capability.

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Class B Charts

True/False

Class B airspace is designated on Sectional Charts as a dashed blue line surrounding the airspace.

A

False

Class B airspace is designated on Sectional Charts as a solid blue line surrounding the airspace.

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Class B Charts

The Mode C Veil is designated as a solid _____ (color) circle. These are both shown in the picture below

A

The Mode C Veil is designated as a solid magenta circle. These are both shown in the picture below

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Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL?

A

3 Statute Miles

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Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Below 10,000 MSL?

A

Clear of Clouds

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Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL?

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3 Statute Miles

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Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above 10,000 MSL?

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Clear of Clouds

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Class C Airspace

Generally, that airspace from the surface to ______ feet above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

A

Generally, that airspace from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

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Class C airspace dimensions

Usually consists of a ______ NM radius core surface area that extends from the surface up to ______ feet above the airport elevation, and a ___ NM radius shelf area that extends no lower than ____ feet up to _____feet above the airport elevation.

A

Usually consists of a 5 NM radius core surface area that extends from the surface up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation, and a 10 NM radius shelf area that extends no lower than 1200 feet up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation.

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Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements

Is a pilot certificate required to operate in Class C airspace?

A

No specific pilot certification is required

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Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements

True/False

Two-way radio is not required for entry or operation in Class C airspace.

A

False

Two-way radio is required.

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Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements

True/False

An operable transponder with automatic altitude reporting equipment is required.

A

True

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Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements

True/False

You must establish two-way radio communication with ATC prior to entering Class C airspace

A

True

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Class C airspace speed limit

No aircraft may be operated below _____ feet above the surface within __ nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace at an indicated airspeed of more than ___ knots

A

No aircraft may be operated below 2,500 feet above the surface within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace at an indicated airspeed of more than 200 knots

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Class C airspace weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL

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3 Statute Miles

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Class C airspace weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Below 10,000 MSL

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500 Below
1000 Above
2000 Horizontal

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Class C airspace weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL

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3 Statute Miles

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Class C airspace weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above 10,000 MSL

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500 Below
1000 Above
2000 Horizontal

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Class C airspace

True/False

You will be provided traffic advisories in Class C airspace?

A

True

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Class D Airspace

Generally, that airspace from the surface to ____feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.

A

Generally, that airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.

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Class D airspace

True/False

The configuration of each Class D airspace area is individually tailored and when instrument procedures are published, the airspace will normally be designed to contain the procedures.

A

True

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Class D

Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements

True/False

Must have operable two-way radio

A

True

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Class D

Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements

True/False

Do not have to establish two-way radio communication prior to entering airspace

A

False

You must establish two-way radio communication prior to entering airspace

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Class D airspace speed limit

Aircraft operating at or below _____ feet above the surface within ___ nautical miles of the primary airport of Class D airspace must operate at an airspeed of ___ knots or less.

A

Aircraft operating at or below 2,500 feet above the surface within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class D airspace must operate at an airspeed of 200 knots or less.

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Class D on a section chart

True/False

Class D airspace is charted on the Sectional with a segmented blue line.

A

True

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Class D separation services

True/False

Class D airspace does not offer separation services to VFR aircraft.

A

True

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Class D weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL

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3 Statute Miles

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Class D weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Below 10,000 MSL

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500 Below
1000 Above
2000 Horizontal

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Class D weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL

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3 Statute Miles

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Class D weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above10,000MSL

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500 Below
1000 Above
2000 Horizontal

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Class D weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL

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3 Statute Miles

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Class D weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above 10,000 MSL

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500 Below
1000 Above
2000 Horizontal

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Class E Airspace

True/False

Controlled airspace is that airspace that is not class A, B, C, or D. but is still controlled

A

True

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Class E operating rules and equipment requirements

True/False

There are no specific certificates, equipment or entry requirements for Class E airspace.

A

True

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Class E charted on a sectional

Class E airspace below _________ feet MSL is charted on the Sectional as either a segmented magenta line or a magenta vignette

A

Class E airspace below 14,500 feet MSL is charted on the Sectional as either a segmented magenta line or a magenta vignette

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Class E airspace dimensions

Except for _______ feet MSL, Class E airspace has no defined vertical limit but rather extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace.

A

Except for 18,000 feet MSL, Class E airspace has no defined vertical limit but rather extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace.

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Class E airspace types:

True/False

There are some class E airspace that begins at a surface area designated for an airport – When designated as a surface area for an airport, the airspace will be configured to contain all instrument procedures.

A

True

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Types of Class E Airspace:

True/False

Class E airspace areas can begin at either 700 or 1,200 feet AGL to transition to or from the terminal or en route environment.

A

True

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Types of Class E airspace

Federal Airways are Class E areas and, unless otherwise specified, extend upward from ______ feet to, but not including, ______ feet MSL.

A

Federal Airways are Class E areas and, unless otherwise specified, extend upward from 1,200 feet to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL.

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Class E airspace

True/False

The colored airways are green, red, amber, and blue. The VOR airways are classified as Domestic, Alaskan, and Hawaiian.

A

True

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Types of Class E airspace

Offshore Airspace areas- Extend upward from a specified altitude to, but not including, ________ feet MSL. These areas provide controlled airspace beyond ____ miles from the coast of the U.S. in those areas where there is a requirement to provide IFR en route ATC services and within which the U.S. is applying domestic procedures.

A

Extend upward from a specified altitude to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL. These areas provide controlled airspace beyond 12 miles from the coast of the U.S. in those areas where there is a requirement to provide IFR en route ATC services and within which the U.S. is applying domestic procedures.

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Types of Class E airspace

True/False

Unless designated at lower altitudes, Class E airspace begins at 14,500 MSL to, but not including, 18,000 MSL overlying the 12 miles from the coast of the 48 contiguous States

A

True

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Class E Airspace

Are separation services provided to VFR aircraft in Class E airspace?

A

No

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Class E weather and equipment requirements

Visibility required less than 10,000 feet msl

A

3 statue miles

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Class E weather and equipment requirements

Cloud clearance required Less than 10,000 feet msl

A

500 feet below

1,000 feet above

2,000 feet horizontal

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Class E weather and equipment requirements

Visibility required at or above 10,000 feet msl

A

5 statute miles

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Class E weather and equipment requirements

Cloud clearance required at or above 10,000 feet msl

A

1,000 feet below

1,000 feet above

1 statute mile horizontal

Rule of thumb: Remember F-111 (like the airplane.) F-Five statue miles vis 1- 1000’ below 1-1000’ above 1- 1 SM horizontal from clouds.

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Class E Entry requirements

True/False

There are no entry requirements to class E airspace for VFR aircraft

A

True

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Class E equipment requirements

True/False

There is no specific equipment required to enter Class E Airspace

A

True

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Class E entry requirements

True/False

At least an instrument rating is required to enter Class E airspace

A

False

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Class G Defined

True/False

Class G airspace is controlled airspace.

A

False

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VFR requirements governing Class G Airspace

Rules governing ___ flight have been adopted to assist the pilot in meeting the responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.

A

Rules governing VFR flight have been adopted to assist the pilot in meeting the responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.

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Class G weather minimums

Visibility required 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.) Day, except as provided in section 91.155(b)

A

1 statute mile

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Class G weather minimums

Cloud clearance requirement 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.) Day, except as provided in section 91.155(b).

A

Clear of clouds

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Class G weather minimums

Visibility requirements 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.)Night, except as provided in section 91.155(b)

A

3 statute miles

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Class G weather minimums

Cloud clearance requirements 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.) Night, except as provided in section 91.155(b)

A

500 feet below

1,000 feet above

2,000 feet horizontal

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Class G weather minimums

Visibility requirements more than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet msl during the day

A

1 statute mile

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Class G weather minimums

Visibility requirements more than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet msl at night

A

3 statute miles

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Class G weather minimums

Visibility requirements more than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet msl at night

A

500 feet below

1,000 feet above

2,000 feet horizontal

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Class G weather minimums

Visibility requirement more than 1,200 feet above the surface 5 statute miles 1,000 feet below and at or above 10,000 feet msl

A

5 statute miles

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Class G weather minimums

More than 1,200 feet above the surface 5 statute miles 1,000 feet below and at or above 10,000 feet msl

A

1,000 feet below

1,000 feet above

1 statute mile horizontal

Rule of thumb: F-111 rule. (F- five statute miles, 1,000’ below, 1,000’ above, 1 SM horizontal from clouds)

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Class G Entry requirements

True/False

There are no entry requirements to Class G airspace.

A

True

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Class G Equipment requirements

True/False

There is no specific equipment requirement to enter Class G airspace

A

True

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Class G Pilot certificate requirements

True/False

At least a student pilot certificate is required to enter Class G airspace

A

False

There is no specific requirement to enter Class G airspace with regard to pilot certification

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Special Use Airspace

Word selection

Except for controlled firing areas, special use airspace areas (are or are not) depicted on aeronautical charts.

A

Special use airspace consists of that airspace wherein activities must be confined because of their nature, or wherein imitations are imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities, or both. Except for controlled firing areas, special use airspace areas are depicted on aeronautical charts.

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Special Use Airspace

Word selection

Prohibited and restricted areas (are or are not) regulatory special use airspace.

A

Prohibited and restricted areas are regulatory special use airspace.

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Special Use Airspace

Word Selection

Warning areas, military operations areas (MOAs), alert areas, and controlled firing areas (CFAs) (are or are not) nonregulatory special use airspace.

A

Warning areas, military operations areas (MOAs), alert areas, and controlled firing areas (CFAs) are nonregulatory special use airspace.

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Prohibited Areas

Word selection

Contain airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which the flight of aircraft (is or is not) prohibited. Such areas are established for security or other reasons associated with the national welfare.

A

Contain airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited. Such areas are established for security or other reasons associated with the national welfare.

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Restricted Areas

True/False

Contain airspace identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to restrictions.

A

True

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Restricted Areas

True or False

Activities within restricted areas are not required to be confined because of their nature or limitations imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities or both.

A

False

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Restricted Areas

True/False

Restricted areas denote the existence of unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles. Penetration of restricted areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency is usally not hazardous to the aircraft and its occupants.

A

False

Restricted areas denote the existence of unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles. Penetration of restricted areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency may be extremely hazardous to the aircraft and its occupants.

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Warning Areas

A warning area is airspace of defined dimensions, extending from _____ nautical miles outward from the coast of the U.S., that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

A

A warning area is airspace of defined dimensions, extending from three nautical miles outward from the coast of the U.S., that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

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Warning Areas

True/False

The purpose of such warning areas is to warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger. A warning area may be located over domestic or international waters or both.

A

True

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Military Operations Areas

MOAs consist of airspace of defined vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain _______ training activities from (VFR or IFR) traffic.

A

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

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Q

Military Operations Areas

True/False

Examples of activities conducted in MOAs only include formation training.

A

False

Examples of activities conducted in MOAs include, but are not limited to: air combat tactics, air intercepts, aerobatics, formation training, and low-altitude tactics.

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Q

Military Operations Areas

Word selection

Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots (should or should not) contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories.

A

Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots should contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories.

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Alert Areas

True/False

Alert areas are depicted on aeronautical charts to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.

A

True

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Controlled Firing Areas

Word Selection

CFAs contain activities which, if not conducted in a controlled environment, (could or could not) be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

A

CFAs contain activities which, if not conducted in a controlled environment, could be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

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Controlled Firing Areas

True/False

The distinguishing feature of the CFA, as compared to other special use airspace, is that its activities are suspended immediately when spotter aircraft, radar, or ground lookout positions indicate an aircraft might be approaching the area.

A

True

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Controlled Firing Areas

True/False

There is no need to chart CFAs since they do not cause a nonparticipating aircraft to change its flight path.

A

True

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Q

Other Airspace Areas

There are three advisory type services available at selected airports:

Local Airport Advisory – operated within ____ statute miles of an airport where a control tower is not operating but where a FSS is located on the airport.

A

Local Airport Advisory – operated within 10 statute miles of an airport where a control tower is not operating but where a FSS is located on the airport.

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Q

Other Airspace Areas

There are three advisory type services available at selected airports:

Remote Airport Advisory – operated within ____ statute miles of a specified high activity GA airports where a control tower is not operating.

A

Remote Airport Advisory – operated within 10 statute miles of a specified high activity GA airports where a control tower is not operating.

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Q

Other Airspace Areas

There are three advisory type services available at selected airports:

Remote Airport Information Service – provided in support of short term special events like small to medium fly-ins. The service is advertised by ______ only.

A

Remote Airport Information Service – provided in support of short term special events like small to medium fly-ins. The service is advertised by NOTAM D only.

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Q

Other Airspace Areas

Military Training Routes

Generally, MTRs are established below _______ feet MSL for operations at speeds in excess of ____ knots.

A

Generally, MTRs are established below 10,000 feet MSL for operations at speeds in excess of 250 knots.

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Q

Other Airspace Areas

True/False

IFR Military Training Routes are labeled “IR” followed by a three digit number on a VFR sectional. Operations are conducted in accordance with IFR regardless of weather conditions.

A

True

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Q

Other Airspace Areas

True/False

VFR Military Training Routes are labeled “VR” followed by a four digit number. Operations are conducted in accordance with VFR except flight visibility shall be 5 miles or more; and flights shall not be conducted below a ceiling of less than 3,000 feet AGL.

A

True

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Temporary Flight Restrictions

True/False

The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to:

Protect persons and property in the air or on the surface from an existing or imminent hazard associated with an incident on the surface when the presence of low flying aircraft would magnify, alter, spread, or compound that hazard.

A

True

103
Q

Temporary Flight Restrictions

True/False

The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to:

Provide an unsafe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft.

A

False

Provide a safe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft.

104
Q

Temporary Flight Restrictions

Word Selection

The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to:

Prevent a(n) (safe or unsafe) congestion of sightseeing aircraft above an incident or event which may generate a high degree of public interest

A

Unsafe

105
Q

Temporary Flight Restrictions

True/False

The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to:

Protect declared national disasters for humanitarian reasons in the State of Hawaii

A

True

106
Q

Temporary Flight Restrictions

True/False

The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to:

Protect the President, Vice President, or other public figures

A

True

107
Q

Temporary Flight Restrictions

Word selection

The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to:

Provide a(n) (unsafe or safe) environment for space agency operations

A

Safe

Provide a safe environment for space agency operations

108
Q

Temporary Flight Restrictions

The amount of airspace needed to protect persons and property or provide a safe environment for rescue/relief aircraft operations is normally limited to within ______ feet above the surface and within a ___ nautical mile radius.

A

The amount of airspace needed to protect persons and property or provide a safe environment for rescue/relief aircraft operations is normally limited to within 2,000 feet above the surface and within a 3 nautical mile radius.

109
Q

VFR Corridors

Word Choice

A VFR corridor is defined as airspace through Class B airspace, with defined vertical and lateral boundaries, in which aircraft (may or may not) operate without an ATC clearance or communication with air traffic control.

A

A VFR corridor is defined as airspace through Class B airspace, with defined vertical and lateral boundaries, in which aircraft may operate without an ATC clearance or communication with air traffic control.

110
Q

Class B Airspace VFR Transition routes

Defined as a specific flight course depicted on a terminal area chart for transiting a specific Class B airspace. These routes include specific ATC-assigned altitudes, and pilots (are or are not) required obtain an ATC clearance prior to entering Class B airspace on the route.

A

A Class B Airspace VFR Transition Route is defined as a specific flight course depicted on a TAC for transiting a specific Class B airspace. These routes include specific ATC-assigned altitudes, and pilots must obtain an ATC clearance prior to entering Class B airspace on the route.

111
Q

Class B Airspace VFR Transition routes

True/False

The purpose of transition routes are designed to show the pilot where to position the aircraft outside of, or clear of, the Class B airspace where an ATC clearance can normally be expected with minimal or no delay.

A

True

112
Q

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)

Word Selection

TRSAs (are or are not) controlled airspace from a regulatory standpoint because the establishment of TRSAs was never subject to the rulemaking process.

A

TRSAs are not controlled airspace from a regulatory standpoint because the establishment of TRSAs was never subject to the rulemaking process.

113
Q

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)

Pilots operating under VFR are encouraged to contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA services. However, participation (is or is not) voluntary on the part of the pilot.

A

Pilots operating under VFR are encouraged to contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA services. However, participation is not voluntary on the part of the pilot.

114
Q

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)

True/False

TRSAs are depicted on the VFR sectional as a solid black line.

A

True

115
Q

National Security Areas

True/False

Pilots are required to avoid flying through the depicted NSA.

A

Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through the depicted NSA. When it is necessary to provide a greater level of security and safety, flight in NSAs may be temporarily prohibited by regulation.

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