5. Airspace

Question 1

Special Awareness training associated wih DC area is req’d?

Answer 1

With 60 nm radius of the DCA VOR/CME under VFR.

Question 2

Class E airspace generally starts at 700 or 1200 AGL and extends up to but does not include?

Answer 2

18,000 MSL

Question 3

Where can you find info about a MOA

Answer 3

On the sectional chart

Question 4

Visibility & clearance for VFR in Class G 700 or below in daylight?

Answer 4

1 mile & free of clouds

Question 5

What equipment is required in Class B airspace

Answer 5

ATC Transponder, altimeter reporting equipment

Question 6

What airspace is prohibited for VFR?

Answer 6

Class A

Question 7

Minimum distance above clouds for altitudes above 1200’ AGL and at or above 10,000’ MSL.

Answer 7

1000’

Question 8

Class E extends from 700’ or 1200’ AGL up to

Answer 8

17,999 MSL

Question 9

Vertical limits of Class G airspace

Answer 9

SFC to 700’ AGL or 1200’ AGL or 14,500’ MSL

Question 10

VFR flights above 10,000’ MSL in controlled airspace require X miles separation(visibility)?

Answer 10

5 miles

Question 11

Minimum flight visibilty reqd for VFR on an airway below 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 11

3 miles

Question 12

Min equip redq for Class C airspace?

Answer 12

two way radio, 4096 code transponder, encoding altimeter

Question 13

Min altittude flying over a wildlife refuge

Answer 13

2000’ AGL

Question 14

Outside controlled airspace, above 1200 AGL, less than 10,000 MSL, VFR at night. Visibility and clearance?

Answer 14

3 miles
1000’ above
500’ below
2000’ beside

Question 15

Federal Airways are Class E airspace at what altitudes?

Answer 15

1200 AGL to 17,999’ MSL

Question 16

Vertical limit of Class C airport

Answer 16

Sfc to 4,000 AGL

Question 17

Cone radius of Class C airport?

Answer 17

5 nm & 10 nm radius for Core
Area radius is 20 nm

Question 18

Cone radius of Class B airport?

Answer 18

10, 20, 30 nm radius

Question 19

Cone radius of Class D airport?

Answer 19

5 nm radius

Question 20

Vertical limit of Class B airport

Answer 20

10,000 MSL

Question 21

Vertical limit of Class D airport?

Answer 21

2500’ AGL

Question 22

When can a plane fly through a Restricted Area?

Answer 22

With controlling agency’s authority

Question 23

Lowest altitude for aerobatic flight?

Answer 23

1500’ AGL

Question 24

A 4096 transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are reqd

Answer 24

In Class B airspace and 30 nm radius of Class B airport

Question 25

When a Class D airport stops control tower operation, the airspace reverts to

Answer 25

Class E or combination of Class E & G

Question 26

What takes place in an Alert Area?

Answer 26

High volume of pilot training

Question 27

Reason for issuing TFR?

Answer 27

VIP in area

Question 28

What should you do before entering an Airport Advisory Area?

Answer 28

Contac local FSS for traffic and airport advisories. Flight Service Station

Question 29

What does FSS provide?

Answer 29

LAA - Local Airport Advisory does not provide approach control servicess. provide weather sevices

Question 30

When is a Mode C transponder required?

Answer 30

Above ceilings of areas of Class B & C airports. Above 10,000 MSL

Question 31

Aerobatic flight is prohibited where

Answer 31

Below 1500' AGL Congested area city Within 4 nm of Federal Airway Visibility is less than 3 miles Within boundaries of Class B,C,D,E designated for an airport

Question 32

FAA circulars relating to Airspace are issued under what number?

Answer 32

70 Airspace 60 Airmen 90 ATC

Question 33

Blue shaded lines are?

Answer 33

Victor airways used primarily for IFR flights. V123 1200 AGL to 17,999' MSL Class E. Subset of Federal Airways Jetways start at 18,000 MSL

Question 34

Where is a 4096 transponder and encoding altimeter reqd?

Answer 34

Class A, B, C. Within 30 nm radius of Class B airport