Task E. National Airspace System

Question 1

VFR Weather Minimums: Class A

Answer 1

N/A

Question 2

VFR Weather Minimums: Class B

Answer 2

3sm visibility, clear of clouds

Question 3

VFR Weather Minimums: Class C

Answer 3

3-152
3sm visibility
1,000’ above
500’ below
2,000 feet horizontal

Question 4

VFR Weather Minimums: Class D

Answer 4

3-152
3sm visibility
1,000’ above
500’ below
2,000’ horizontal

Question 5

VFR Weather Minimums: Class E

Answer 5

<10,000’
3-152
3sm visibility
1,000’ above
500’ below
2,000’ horizontal

>=10,000’
5-111
5sm
1,000’ above
1,000’ below
1sm horizontal

Question 6

VFR Weather Minimums: Class G

Answer 6

> = 10,000’ (and >1200’ above surface)

5111

Day
<=1200’ above surface
1sm, clear of clouds

>1200’ above surface
1-152

Night
3-152

Question 7

What speed limits exist?

Answer 7

FAR 91.117

At or above 10k’: < Mach1
Under 10k’: 250kts except
Under B: 200kts
Inside C/D: <= 2500’ and within 4nm of main airport: 200kts

Question 8

Where is ADS-B Out required?

Answer 8

• Class A
• Class B
• 30nm of Class B primary airport
• Above Class B & C up to 10’ feet
• Class E above 10’ feet (excluding 2500’ AGL and below)

Question 9

Where is Mode C transponder required?

Answer 9

Class A, B, C plus

• 30nm of Class B primary airport
• Above Class B & C up to 10’ feet
• Class E above 10’ feet (excluding 2500’ AGL and below)
• Class E over the Gulf of Mexico/America at & above 3000’, within 12nm from the U.S. coast