Task E - National Airspace System Flashcards
Describe Class G Airspace
-Uncontrolled airspace
-Extends from the surface to the base of overlying Class E airspace
-ATC has no authority or responsibility to control traffic
-There are VFR minimums that still apply
Is Class E controlled airspace?
Yes
What are the requirements to fly in Class E airspace?
- pilot certification: No specific pilot certification is required
- Equipment: No specific equipment is required, unless above 10,000 MSL then transponder
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: no specific requirements
- ATC services: No communication requirements flying VFR but communication requirement when flying IFR
True or False: The airspace above FL600 is considered Class E?
True
Describe the vertical limits of Class E airspace
- Unless designated at lower altitude, class E Airspace begins at 14,500 ft MSL up to but not including 18,000 MSL (usually begins at 1,200 AGL)
- Federal Airways and Low altitude RNAV Routes from 1,200 AGL up to but not including 18,000 ft MSL
- Class E transition areas extend upward from either the surface (inside magenta dashed line) 700 AGL (inside magenta vignette) or 1,200 AGL (outside blue vignette)
Describe Class D airspace
- Controlled airspace
- Full time or part time tower
- Only class D when the tower is open, otherwise class E or G
What are the requirements to fly into Class D airspace?
- pilot certification: No specific pilot certification is required
- Equipment: two way radio
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: must establish two way radio communication
*must hear tail number in order to enter - Speed restriction: 200 knots at or below 2,500 AGL and within 4nm of class D
Describe the vertical limits of Class D airspace
- From the surface to 2,500 feet about the airport elevation
- Normally 4 nm radius
- Individually tailored and when instrument approaches are published
Is Class C controlled airspace?
Yes
What are the requirements to fly into Class C airspace?
- pilot certification: No specific pilot certification is required
- Equipment: two way radio & mode C transponder
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: must establish two way radio communication
*must hear tail number in order to enter - Speed restriction: 200 knots at or below 2,500 AGL and within 4nm of class C
- ATC services: Separation is provided between IFR & VFR
Describe the vertical limits of Class C airspace
- Surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation
- 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 1,200 feet up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation.
Describe Class B airspace
- Generally airspace for the surface to 10,000 surrounding the nation’s busiest airports. The configuration of class B airspace area is individually tailored, consist of a surface area and two or more layers
- resembles an upside down wedding cake
- Designed to contain all instrument procedures once entered
What are the requirements to fly into Class B airspace?
- pilot certification: At least a private pilot certificate is required, student pilots must be endorsed to enter
- Equipment: two way radio & mode C transponder
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: must hear “YOU ARE CLEAR TO ENTER THE BRAVO!”
- Speed restriction: 250 knots inside the bravo, 200 knots below the bravo
- ATC services: Separation is provided
Describe the vertical limits of Class B airspace
- Generally airspace for the surface to 10,000
- The configuration of class B airspace area is individually tailored, consists of a surface area and two or more layers
What are the vertical limits of Class A airspace?
Generally the airspace from 18,000 MSL up to and including FL 600
What must a pilot/plane be rated for to fly into Class A airspace?
Instrument Rating
What must a plane be equipped with before flying into Class A airspace?
- Must have two way radio
- Transponder with altitude reporting
Is Class A airspace drawn on VFR sectionals?
No
What are the weather minimums for Class A?
NO VFR
What are the weather minimums for Class B?
3sm and clear of clouds
What are the weather minimums for Class C?
3-152
What are the weather minimums for Class D?
3-152
What are the weather minimums for Class E?
3-152
What are the weather minimums for Class G?
above 1,200 but below 10,000: 1-152
1,200 or below: 1 & Clear of clouds
Night: 3-1252
What does the acronym MCPRAWN stand for?
Military Operating Area
Controlled Firing Area
Prohibited
Restricted
Alert Area
Warning Area
National Security Area
Describe a MOA
- Purpose of separating military training activities from IFR traffic
- Whenever an MOA is being used, nonparticipating IFR traffic may be cleared through on MOA if IFR separation can be provided by ATC
- Otherwise ATC will reroute you
- Further defined on the back of the sectional charts with times of operation, altitudes affected, and the controlling agency
Describe a Controlled Firing Area
- No need to chart since they do not cause nonparticipating aircraft to change its flight path
- Activities must be suspended when a spotter aircraft. Radar, or ground lookout position indicates an aircraft might be approaching the area
Describe a Prohibited Area
- Flight of aircraft is prohibited
- For security or other reasons associated with national welfare
- Charted as a “P” followed by a number
Describe a Restricted Area
-Can enter if you have permission from the controlling agency
-Denote the existence of unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft, artillery firing, aerial gunnery, guided missiles
-Charted with an “R” followed by numbers
Describe an Alert Area
- Can fly through, use extreme caution
- Charted with an “A” followed by a number
- High-value pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity
- Exercise caution
- Pilots are equally responsible for collision avoidance
Describe a Warning Area
- You can fly through, use caution
- Extends from 3nm outward from the coast of the United States
- Containing activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
- Charted with a “W” followed by a number
Describe a National Security Area
- Where there is a requirement for increased security and safety of ground facilities.
- Flights may be temporarily prohibited
- Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through these dedicated areas
What is a MTR?
Military training route
* Routs used by military aircraft
* Established below 10,00 feet MSL
* Speeds at 250 knots
* Four number characters, altitudes below 1,500 AGL
* Three number characters, altitudes above 1,500 AGL
What is a TFR?
Temporary flight restrictions
How will a TFR be broadcast to pilots?
NOTAMs
What are the 5 common TFRs?
VIP
Airshows
National Disaster
Sporting Events
Space Ops
(VANSS)
What is a TRSA?
Terminal radar service area (TRSA)
* TRSA are areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services.
* Provides separation between all IFR operations and participating VFR aircraft
* The primary airports are class D airspace
* Shown on VFR sectional charts with a solid black/grey line
What is the ADIZ?
Air defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
* land and water-based, need VFR flight plan to operate in this airspace
* Intercept procedures and use of 121.5 for communication if not on ATC already
What is a FRZ?
Flight restriction zones (FRZ)
* Special awareness training is required by 14 CFR 91.161 for pilots to operate VFR within 60 NM of the Washington D.C, VOR/DME
What is the suggested altitude to fly over Wildlife Areas/National Parks?
Above 2,000 AGL
