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FAA PART 107 STUDY > Section 2: Airspace > Flashcards

Section 2: Airspace Flashcards

1
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What does the acronym NAS stand for?

A

National Airspace System

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What does the acronym MSL stand for?

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Mean Sea Level

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Define: Mean Sea Level Altitude

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Mean Sea Level (MSL), Is a measure of the average height of the oceans Surface.

It does not take into account the local topography.

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What does the acronym AGL stand for?

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Above Ground Level

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Define: AGL Altitude

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Above Ground Level (AGL) Altitude is measured with respect to the underlying ground surface

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Are cloud heights typically measured in AGL or MSL?

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AGL

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What is the standard altitude reference used for sUAS Operators?

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AGL

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What does the acronym NM stand for?

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Nautical mile

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Define: Nautical Mile (NM)

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1) Standard unit of measure for distance in aviation
2) It is equal to the length of 1 minute of latitude
3) 1 NM = 6,076’

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1 Nautical Mile is how many feet?

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6,076’

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What does the acronym SM stand for?

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Statue Mile

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Define: Statute Mile (SM)

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1) Standard unit of measure for visibility in cloud clearances.
2) 1 SM = 5280’ or .869 of a Nautical Mile

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13
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When traveling across the ground is distance measured in nautical miles or statute miles?

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Nautical Miles

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When dealing with visibility, is distance measured in nautical miles or statute miles?

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Statue Miles

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What does the acronym VFR stand for?

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Visual Flight Rules

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Define: Visual Flight Rules

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1) Regulations under which a pilot operates in weather conditions clear enough to see where the aircraft is going.
2) based on the principle “See and Avoid”

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17
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sUAS operations are only conducted in ___________ conditions.

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VFR Conditions

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What does the acronym IFR stand for?

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Instrument Flight Rules

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Define: Instrument Flight Rules

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1) flights that are performed in bad weather conditions and/or Poor visibility
2) pilots use aircraft instruments to navigate, and are under full control of the air traffic control

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In what conditions are sUAS flights prohibited?

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IFR

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What does the acronym ATC stand for?

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Air Traffic Control

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Define: Air Traffic Control

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Ground based controllers who direct aircraft in controlled airspace

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What is the primary purpose of the air traffic controller‘s?

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The primary purpose of the air traffic controller‘s is to prevent collisions, organize and expedite the flow of air traffic, and provide information and support for pilots.

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When personally dealing with ATC, what is the name of the ATC dealing with.

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The controlling agency

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Is permission required when flying in controlled airspace?

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Yes, I will need to obtain clearance from the ATC in the desired controlled airspace.

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What is the primary navigational reference for VFR pilots?

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Sectional Aeronautical Charts

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What information do sectional aeronautical charts provide?

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1) Airport Data
2) Navigational AIDS
3) Airspace
4) Topography

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What scale is used on sectional aeronautical charts?

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1) 1” = 6.86 NM

2) 1” = 8 Statue Miles

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What are the most common charts use by pilots today?

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Sectional aeronautical charts

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What are the sectional aeronautical charts designed for?

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Slow to medium speed aircraft

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How often are sectional aeronautical charts revised?

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Semi-annually

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32
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How many different areas are sectional aeronautical charts broken into?

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54

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33
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What are the two types of air space?

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1) Controlled

2) Un-Controlled

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What are the 6 specific classes airspace is broken down into?

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1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
5) E
6) G

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35
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Which classes of air space is considered a controlled airspace?

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A,B,C,D,E

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Which class of airspace is considered uncontrolled airspace?

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Class G

37
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Which class of airspace is not used in the United States?

A

Class F

38
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What are the elevations used for Class “A” air space?

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18,000-60,000 MSL

39
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Describe: Class “A” Airspace

A

En Route, High altitude environment used by IFR aircraft to transit from one area of the country to another

40
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Which class of airspace surrounds the busiest airports in the United States?

A

Class B

41
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What are the elevations used for Class “B” Airspace?

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Surface to 10,000 MSL

42
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What shape does Class “B” airspace look like?

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1) It consists of a surface area and 2 or more additional layers.
2) It is often described as looking at an upside down wedding cake.

43
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How far out from the center of the airport does the class B airspace extend?

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About 30 Nautical Miles

44
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How can you tell on a nautical chart if it is class B airspace?

A

There will be solid blue circles surrounding the airports.

45
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How can you tell on a nautical chart the elevation extents of that particular class of airspace?

A

1) There will be a fraction, with a top number and a bottom number.
2) The Top number represents the top elevation of that particular layer, and the bottom number represents the bottom elevation of that particular layer
3) You will need to add 2 (0’s) to the top number, and 2 (0’s) to the bottom number to get the MSL Elevation

46
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What does SFC refer to on an aeronautical chart?

A

Surface

47
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Which class of air space is used for mid size airports?

A

Class “C”

48
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Describe: Class “C” Airspace

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1) It surrounds airports with airport traffic control towers and radar approach control

49
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What shape does class C airspace typically look like?

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1) It usually has 2 Concentric Circle areas

2) Variations of shape may be made to accommodate airport and terrain nearby

50
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Memory aid for class C airspace:

A

Class C = Controlled

51
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How can you tell on an aeronautical chart if it is a Class C airspace?

A

Class C airspace is shown with solid magenta circles

52
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Where is Class D airspace typically found?

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Class D airspace is found around air traffic controllers

53
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How high does class D airspace extend?

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2500’ AGL

54
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What happens to class D airspace when traffic control towers are not operating due to part time status?

A

They revert back to class E or class G airspace

55
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Most Class D airports do not have what?

A

Radar

56
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How is class D airspace depicted on the aeronautical map?

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Class D airspace is depicted on aeronautical map with a dashed blue line.

57
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How will the altitude ceiling for class D airspace be depicted on an aeronautical map?

A

With a dashed blue box

58
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How will the actual ground elevation for class D airspace be depicted on an aeronautical map?

A

A solid blue box. ( MSL )

59
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What is considered Class E airspace?

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Any controlled airspace not classified as A,B,C,D

60
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IFR Aircraft operating in Class E airspace must be under the control of who?

A

ATC

61
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What is the altitude range for Class E airspace?

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Altitudes vary from surface up, but not including 18,000 MSL

62
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What is the memory key for Class E air space?

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Everywhere Else

63
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Is VFR required to maintain contact with ATC in Class E airspace?

A

No

64
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Describe: Enroute Class E Airspace

A

1) begins at 1200’ AGL

2) found in populated areas with airports and Federal IFR airways

65
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Most of the United States is under what type of airspace?

A

Enroute Class E Airspace

66
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How can you find Class E enroute airspace on the aeronautical map?

A

It can be found on the Darkside of the magenta Vignette & starts at 1200’ AGL

67
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What is in Enroute Class E airspace used for?

A

They represent paths of airplane landing and taking off

68
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Any class E airspace not considered Enroute , transition, or surface area begins at what elevation?

A

14,500’ MSL

69
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Describe: Class E Surface Areas

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1) extends from the surface to protect IFR aircraft and non-towered airports.
2) sUAS Aircraft must have authorization from ATC to operate

70
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Describe: Class E Transition Areas

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1) begins at 700’ AGL
2) Often surrounds airports or groups of airports
3) Designed to protect aircraft or approach and departure from an airport

71
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Unless otherwise specified, federal airways include that Class E airspace extends upward from:

A

1200’ above the surface, up to and including 17,999’ MSL

72
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When is a commercial remote operator required to obtain a waiver or authorization to operate within the boundaries of a Class E Area?

A

When it is a class E surface area

73
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Is authorization required to operate a sUAS in controlled airspace?

A

Authorization is required and can only be requested via the FAA’s online electronic portal

74
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Can a remote operator contact ATC facilities directly to obtain clearance, either via phone or over the radio?

A

No

75
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How long does the FAA take to approve your request under the current system for a waiver?

A

90 Days

76
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What does the acronym “LAANC” Represent?

A

Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability

77
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Describe: LAANC System

A

1) it is the future of airspace authorization

2) it will allow the FAA to grant near real-time authorizations for the majority of operations

78
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What does the acronym UASFM Represent?

A

Unmanned Aircraft System Facility Map

79
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Describe: UASFM’s

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1) A series of maps overlaying airports across the United States
2) they depict the maximum altitude that may be assigned by FAA processor without additional FAA coordination
3) by eliminating the need for additional approval, the FAA expects to speed up airspace approval timelines significantly

80
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How is the USSFM Formatted?

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1) Each UASFM Grid Box is 1 minute of latitude by 1 minute of longitude
2) in the center of each grid box is the maximum altitude
3) each grid box equates to 1 square mile
4) Or 600 acres

81
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How does someone view the UASFM?

A

FAA’s UASFM Website

82
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Define: Uncontrolled Airspace

A

Any air space that is not Class A,B,C,D,E

83
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Does the ATC exercise authority over aircraft in Uncontrolled airspace?

A

No

84
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What is the memory aid for Class G Airspace?

A

G = Ground

85
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Most sUAS operations are conducted in what Class of airspace?

A

Class G

86
Q

What is the minimum visibility for all classes of VFR Operations?

A

3 Statue Miles

87
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What are the horizontal cloud clearance’s for all classes of airspace?

A

2,000’ Away

88
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How far below the clouds is considered acceptable for flying?

A

500’ Below The Clouds

89
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What are the maximum altitude requirements when operating your sUAS?

A

400’ AGL, unless flown within a 400’ radius of a structure, and not higher than 400’ above the structures immediate upper most limit

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