En Route Flight Flashcards
(30 cards)
What are meridians?
Longitudinal lines running from pole to pole
What is the prime meridian?
Zero degree longitude, running through Greenwich England
What is the agonic line?
A line where true north and magnetic north coincide
What is TC +- VAR = MC
True course plus or minus magnetic variation will equal magnetic course
How do you adjust for east or west magnetic variation?
East is least, west is best.
What is magnetic deviation?
Interference from parts of the aircraft.
Where do you find the magnetic deviation?
Near the compass on the aircraft.
What is Class A airspace?
18000 MSL to FL600
Is VFR flight allowed in Class A?
No
What is required to enter Class B airspace?
ATC clearance
What license is required to enter Class B airspace?
Private pilot certificate, or instruction and endorsements on student or sport licenses
What equipment is required to enter Class B airspace?
Two-way radios and Mode C transponder (which transmits altitude)
When is Class C radio service terminated when proceeding to a satellite airport?
Early enough to allow change to the appropriate tower frequency
When departing a satellite airport in Class C airspace, when should contact be made with ATC?
As soon as practicable after takeoff.
What are the dimensions of Class C airspace?
An inner radius of 5 NM from surface to 4000 AGL
Outer shelf of 10 NM from 1200 to 4000 AGL
What are the dimensions of Class D airspace?
Based on the instrument needs, but generally radius of 4 NM and surface to 2500 AGL
When is an instrument rating required to take off or land at Class D airports?
When ceiling is less than 1000 feet or visibility is less than 3 sm
If Class D airspace has less than 3 sm visibility, what is required?
An instrument rating, an IFR certified aircraft, and clearance from ATC
What are the dimensions of Class E airspace?
700 AGL or 1200 AGL to 17999 MSL
What is an airway?
A corridor of controlled airspace from 1200 AGL to 17999 MSL, and 4 NM to either side
What are restricted airspaces?
Presence of unusual hazards like missiles
What are warning areas?
Same as restricted areas but in international airspace
What are MOAs?
Military operation areas
Can a VFR pilot enter an MOA?
Yes, but pilots should contact the controlling agency or an FSS within 100 NM and use caution.
