Sectional Charts Flashcards

1
Q

What does “UC” mean next to an obstruction?

A

Unconfirmed. The position and height are unverified.

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2
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What does an L (no asterisk) mean in the airport information section of a sectional?

A

Lights from sunset to sunrise.

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3
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In a communications box on a sectional, what does an underlined frequency mean?

A

No voice on that channel.

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4
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How is Class B airspace represented?

A

Solid blue line.

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5
Q

How is Class E airspace represented?

A

It’s not shown on the sectional. If there is no other airspace, it is 1,200’ agl unless otherwise noted.

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6
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What is a magenta line that is solid on one side and shaded on the other?

A

Class E airspace above 700’ agl.

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There are two numbers beside an obstruction. What does the top one mean?

A

Altitude MSL. It is what your altimeter will read if you hit it.

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What does it mean if an airport symbol is an empty circle?

A

Other than hard surface runway.

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9
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How is Class D airspace represented?

A

Dotted blue line.

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10
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What does “CT” mean in an airport information section on a sectional?

A

It means there is a control tower.

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11
Q

Explain the two numbers beside an obstruction on a sectional.

A

The top number is the altitude MSL — what your altimeter will read if you hit it. The bottom is the height of the obstruction — how far you will fall if you hit it.

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12
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What does an open dot beside a runway mean?

A

There is a VOR or VORTAC nearby.

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13
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What does a large number or fraction in a dashed blue square mean?

A

It is the ceiling (or floor and ceiling) of an airspace.

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14
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What is the difference between large and small obstruction symbols (regardless if they’re grouped or have lights)?

A

Large are taller than 1,000’ agl. Small are shorter than 1,000’ agl.

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15
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How is Class C airspace represented?

A

Solid magenta line.

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16
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There are two numbers beside an obstruction. What does the bottom one (in parenthesis) mean?

A

It is the height of the obstruction. How far you will fall if you hit it.

17
Q

What does the number mean at the end of the airport information section line that includes lighting information (see image)?

A

Length of the longest runway.

18
Q

What does an L* mean in the airport information section of a sectional?

A

Lighting limitations exist. Usually indicates pilot controlled lights.

19
Q

What does an asterisk mean next to a control tower frequency on a sectional?

A

The tower operates part time.

20
Q

Unless otherwise shown, what is the floor of Class E airspace?

A

1,200’ agl

21
Q

Four tabs around the airport symbol.

A

The airport has services.

22
Q

What does it mean if a runway is not inside of a circle?

A

The runway length is greater than 8,069’.

23
Q

What is a blue line that is solid on one side and shaded on the other?

A

Class E airspace above 1,200’ agl.

24
Q

Star above airport symbol

A

Airport has a flashing beacon

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