Stage 2 Check Flashcards
Memorize DFW Legend
Airport Diagram for KADS
A-U
16-34
7203x100
Airport Directory
rwy 16 x 34
airspace class d
What is a hotspot?
area where runway incursions likely to occur
Why do KADS hotspots exist?
High training activity
taxi way spaces not big enough
ray too short- big planes can move effectively
Tower hours of operation
1200-0400 Z
What airspace does KADS become after hours?
Becomes golf/echo after hours
Requirements for entry-
Alpha
must be IFR rated
18000’+ MSL
Requirements for entry-
Bravo
B Clearance
ADSB
Transponder
tops usually up to 10000’ MSL
30 nm mode C veil
Requirements for entry-
Charlie
2 way comms
ADSB
Transponder
tops 4000’ AGL
5nm inner ring
10nm outer ring
Requirements for entry-
Delta
2 way comms
tops 2500 AGL
5sm ring (4.4nm)
Requirements for entry-
Echo
start 1200’ AGL - 18000’ MSL
within vignette 700’ AGL to 18000’ MSL
Requirements for entry-
Golf
below 1200’ AGL
within vignette below 700’ AGL
Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)
●Acts like a hybrid between Charlie and Delta
● Voluntary radar services provided, not required
● Has an approach control
● Actual airport is a Delta
Where can you find cloud clearances in FAR/AIM?
(91.155)
Cloud clearances-
Bravo
3sm
clear of clouds
Cloud clearances-
Charlie/Delta
(3-152)
3sm
1000’ above
500’ below
2000’ horizontal
Cloud clearances-
Echo
below 10000’ MSL
(3-152)
3sm
1000’ above
500’ below
2000’ horizontal
Cloud clearances-
Echo
above 10000’ MSL
(5-111)
5sm
1000’ above
1000’ below
1 mile horizontal
Cloud clearances-
Golf
Below 1200’ AGL day
1sm
clear of clouds
Cloud clearances-
Golf
Below 1200’ AGL night
(3-152)
3sm
1000’ above
500’ below
2000’ horizontal
Cloud clearances-
Golf
Above 1200’ AGL Day
(1-152)
1sm
1000’ above
500’ below
2000’ horizontal
Cloud clearances-
Golf
Above 1200’ AGL Night
(3-152)
3sm
1000’ above
500’ below
2000’ horizontal
Non-standard Airspace
Military Operations Area
Controlled Firing Area
Prohibited
Restricted
Alert
Warning Area
National Security Area
Special Flight Rules Area
Special Use Airspace
Airspace where activities are confined to their nature, or where limits are imposed on aircraft that are not part of those activities
Military Operations Area
Separates IFR traffic from military activity
Freedom to fly through
Controlled Firing Area
Similar to MoA and not depicted on sectional
Uses spotters to advise cease fires
Freedom to fly through
Prohibited
Not allowed to fly though
Restricted
Includes Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
■ Airspace is temporarily closed to general public, see notams
■ Reasons include to protect general public or security areas
such as football games, president in town, etc.
■ Need permission to enter
Alert
Area where increased situational awareness is needed
■ Example: high amount of flight training occurs
Free to fly through
Warning Area
Can be hazardous to non-participating aircraft
Usually over international waters
Freedom to fly through
National Security Area
Asked to voluntarily avoid this area for security reasons
Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)
Requires special training in order to operate
○ Examples: Washington, DC and Grand Canyon
VFR Altitudes
Must comply above 3000’ AGL
East is odd 1000s + 500’, west even 1000s +500’
If we lose our GPS we still have a means of navigating
Pilotage
Dead reckoning
Pilotage
knowing where you are by reading a map
Dead reckoning
knowing where you are by using time, groundspeed, and distance
Meteorological Aerodrome Report (METAR)
Current/observed weather updated every 50 minutes past the hour
Dewpoint
Temperature at which air becomes fully saturated
When temperature/dewpoint within 2 celsius, expect fog
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Forecast valid 24 hours, updated every 6
Only acceptable to use within 5 sm of airport
If no TAF, use Graphical Forecast Area