Part107 Areas of attention Flashcards
Substantial Improvement (40 cards)
What are the 4 categories of Air Space
The 4 categories are Controlled, uncontrolled, special use and other.
What is Controlled Air Space
FAA controlled airspace to insure the safety and efficiency of air traffic surrounding airports, cities, and military bases.
What classifications are under Controlled Air Space?
The classifications are A,B,C,D, & E
What classifications are under Uncontrolled Air Space?
Classification G
Characteristics of Class - A
Class A is from 18,000 (MSL) up to Fl600 or (60000 MSL) Is off limits to s/UAS operations.
Characteristics of Class - B
Has Solid Blue line. Surrounds the biggest and busiest airports. Generally 2 or more layers. 1st is usually from the Surface to the ceiling. 2nd starts where the 1st ends with a wider diameter. ie: upside dn wedding cake.
-Remote pilots need ATC authorization to fly in B.
NOT Rqd to possess a mode C transponder.
Characteristics of Class - C
Typically 1 layer rising from the surface to ceiling.102/SFC Then has 1 addnl layer. 102/75
ALWAYS ADD TWO ZEROS to the #
Surrounds’2nd lvl” busy airports.
s/UAS pilots ‘MUST’ equip their Drone w/Mode C transponder.
Characteristics of Class - D
overlays small regional airports busy enough to still have ATC.-
No Layering, 1 cylindrical section. Surface to a given altitude.
*Need Atc authorization to fly here.
Characteristics of Class - E
Everywhere else. Begins at 14,500 MSL or 1200 AGL
Extends to but does not include 18,000 MSL
incorporates overlaying waters within 12 NM.
Solid Magenta t Line
Characteristics of Class - E with Magenta Gradient
and Magenta - - - - line
Magenta Gradient Line= Designates Class E restricted airspace begins at 700’ AGL (above surface)
Magenta Dotted Line = Class E airspace that extends all the way to the surface. SFC
Characteristics of Class - E- Blue Gradient Line
Has a floor of 1200 AGL or greater abutting G. Rarely used
Characteristics of Class - G
- Uncontrolled Airspace, no authorization needed to fly there.
- Begins @ the surface * Ends @ the floor of the overlying E airspace.
Types of Special Use airspace.
MOA, MTR, TFR RESTRICTED, PROHIBITED, WARNING
MOA stands for
MILITARY OPERATION AREA
MTR Stands for
Military Training Routes
What is the procedure for operating in Special Use Areas?
1st-Contact the controlling agency.
What is the procedure for operating in Controlled Airspace?
- Must have prior authorization.
- B,C & D Require ATC authorization
- Class ‘E’ airspace requires prior auth. from the FAA
What is a TFR?
Temporary Flight Restrictions
What are the characteristics of a TFR?
Commonly occur when large public events take place,
or a VIP is in the area.
Flights restricted
What are VFR’s or visual flight rules,or the 3-1-5-2
3-1-5-2 represent the visibility rules pilots follow.
3 = 3 miles of visibility in (Statute miles) necessary
1 = 1,000ft above clouds
5 = must stay 500 ft below clouds
2= must stay 2000 ft horizontally from clouds
what is 1800wxbrief or brief.com
Considered the most reliable resource for airspace information. provided by lockheed martin
What is Latitude?
Lines of LATITUDE run Parallel to the equator and determine distances N. and S. of the equator.
Latitude has 90 degrees going either N or S of the equator.
What is Longitude?
Lines that run PERPENDICULAR to the Prime Meridian (greenwhich Eng) They are used to determine distances East or West of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude, there are 180 degrees E or W of the Prime Meridian.
Characteristics of Radiation fog
AKA Ground Fog
Occurs primarily at night or day break