Regulatory Airspace

Question 1

Regulatory airspace includes _______, _______, Class _, _, _, _, and _ airspace

Answer 1

Regulatory airspace includes Restricted, Prohibited, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace

Question 2

Nonregulatory airspace includes ______ , ______, ___ ____, and ______ ______ ______.

Answer 2

Nonregulatory airspace includes MOAs (military operations area), warning areas, alert areas, and controlled firing areas.

Question 3

Within the two categories of airspace, there are four types of airspace:

1. _________
2. _________
3. _________
4. _________

Answer 3

1. Controlled
2. Uncontrolled
3. Special Use
4. Other Airspace

Question 4

The categories and types of airspace are dictated by:

1. The ________ or density of aircraft movements
2. The nature of the operations conducted within the airspace
3. The level of _____ required
4. The national and public interest

Answer 4

The categories and types of airspace are dictated by:

1. The complexity or density of aircraft movements
2. The nature of the operations conducted within the airspace
3. The level of safety required
4. The national and public interest

Question 5

Class A Airspace

Generally, that airspace from ______ feet MSL up to and including ______, including the airspace overlying the waters within ___ nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska; and designated international airspace beyond ___ nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska within areas of domestic radio navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic procedures are applied.

Answer 5

Generally, that airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600, including the airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska; and designated international airspace beyond 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska within areas of domestic radio navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic procedures are applied.

Question 6

Class A Airspace

Operating Rules/Equipment Required:

Must operate on an ____ flight plan unless otherwise authorized.

Answer 6

Operating Rules/Equipment Required

Must operate IFR flight plan unless otherwise authorized.

Question 7

Class A airspace

Is class A airspace charted?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Class B Airspace

Generally, that airspace from the surface to _\_,____feet MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports in terms of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

Answer 8

Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports in terms of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

Question 9

Class B

Are all class B airspace dimentionally the same?

Answer 9

No.

Note: Class B airspace is individually taylored but normally consists of two or more layers.

Question 10

Class B rules and equipment

Is ATC clearance required prior to operating within Class B airspace?

Answer 10

Yes. ATC clearance is required prior to operating within Class B airspace.

Departing aircraft require a clearance to depart Class B airspace

Question 11

Class B rules and equipment

Aircraft must be equipped with operable __________ with mode ____.This requirement may be waived if a special request is submitted to ATC at least ____ hour(s) prior to proposed operation.

Answer 11

Aircraft must be equipped with operable transponder with automatic altitude reporting (Mode C). This requirement may be waived if a special request is submitted to ATC at least one hour prior to proposed operation.

Question 12

Class B operating rules and equipment

True/False

Aircraft not landing or departing from primary airport may obtain a clearance to transit the airspace when traffic conditions permit.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Class B operating rules and equipment

True/False

If landing to or from primary airport and operating large turbine aircraft, operate at or above designated floors while within lateral boundaries

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Class B Operatings rules and equipment

True/False

PIC must hold at least a private pilot pilot certificate or student pilot seeking private pilot certification and meeting CFR requirements.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Class B operating rules and equipment

Aircraft do not have to be equipped with an operable two-way radio capable of communicating with ATC on appropriate frequencies

Answer 15

False.

Aircraft must be equipped with an operable two-way radio capable of communicating with ATC on appropriate frequencies

Question 16

Mode C Veil

The airspace within _____ nautical miles of an airport (generally airports within Class B airspace areas), from the surface up to ______ feet MSL.

Unless otherwise authorized, aircraft operating within this airspace must be equipped with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment having Mode __ capability.

Answer 16

The airspace within 30 nautical miles of an airport (generally airports within Class B airspace areas), from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL.

Unless otherwise authorized, aircraft operating within this airspace must be equipped with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment having Mode C capability.

Question 17

Class B Charts

True/False

Class B airspace is designated on Sectional Charts as a dashed blue line surrounding the airspace.

Answer 17

False

Class B airspace is designated on Sectional Charts as a solid blue line surrounding the airspace.

Question 18

Class B Charts

The Mode C Veil is designated as a solid _____ (color) circle. These are both shown in the picture below

Answer 18

The Mode C Veil is designated as a solid magenta circle. These are both shown in the picture below

Question 19

Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL?

Answer 19

3 Statute Miles

Question 20

Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Below 10,000 MSL?

Answer 20

Clear of Clouds

Question 21

Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL?

Answer 21

3 Statute Miles

Question 22

Class B weather requirements

VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above 10,000 MSL?

Answer 22

Clear of Clouds

Question 23

Class C Airspace

Generally, that airspace from the surface to ______ feet above the airport elevation surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

Answer 23

Generally, that airspace from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

Question 24

Class C airspace dimensions

Usually consists of a ______ NM radius core surface area that extends from the surface up to ______ feet above the airport elevation, and a ___ NM radius shelf area that extends no lower than ____ feet up to _____feet above the airport elevation.

Answer 24

Usually consists of a 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 1200 feet up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation.

Question 25

Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements Is a pilot certificate required to operate in Class C airspace?

Answer 25

**No specific pilot certification is required**

Question 26

Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements True/False Two-way radio is not required for entry or operation in Class C airspace.

Answer 26

**False** Two-way radio is required.

Question 27

Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements True/False An operable transponder with automatic altitude reporting equipment is required.

Answer 27

**True**

Question 28

Class C Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements True/False You must establish two-way radio communication with ATC prior to entering Class C airspace

Answer 28

**True**

Question 29

Class C airspace speed limit No aircraft may be operated below _____ feet above the surface within __ nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace at an indicated airspeed of more than ___ knots

Answer 29

No aircraft may be operated below **_2,500_** feet above the surface within **_4_** nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace at an indicated airspeed of more than **_200_** knots

Question 30

Class C airspace weather requirements VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL

Answer 30

**_3 Statute Miles_**

Question 31

Class C airspace weather requirements VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Below 10,000 MSL

Answer 31

**500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal**

Question 32

Class C airspace weather requirements VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL

Answer 32

**3 Statute Miles**

Question 33

Class C airspace weather requirements VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above 10,000 MSL

Answer 33

**500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal**

Question 34

Class C airspace True/False You will be provided traffic advisories in Class C airspace?

Answer 34

**True**

Question 35

Class D Airspace ## Footnote Generally, that airspace from the surface to \_\_\_\_feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.

Answer 35

Generally, that airspace from the surface to **_2,500_** feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.

Question 36

Class D airspace True/False The configuration of each Class D airspace area is individually tailored and when instrument procedures are published, the airspace will normally be designed to contain the procedures.

Answer 36

**True**

Question 37

Class D Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements True/False Must have operable two-way radio

Answer 37

**True**

Question 38

Class D Operating Rules and Equipment Requirements True/False Do not have to establish two-way radio communication prior to entering airspace

Answer 38

**False** You _must_ establish two-way radio communication prior to entering airspace

Question 39

Class D airspace speed limit Aircraft operating at or below _____ feet above the surface within ___ nautical miles of the primary airport of Class D airspace must operate at an airspeed of ___ knots or less.

Answer 39

Aircraft operating at or below **_2,500_** feet above the surface within **_4_** nautical miles of the primary airport of Class D airspace must operate at an airspeed of **_200_** knots or less.

Question 40

Class D on a section chart True/False Class D airspace is charted on the Sectional with a segmented blue line.

Answer 40

**True**

Question 41

Class D separation services True/False Class D airspace does not offer separation services to VFR aircraft.

Answer 41

**True**

Question 42

Class D weather requirements VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL

Answer 42

**3 Statute Miles**

Question 43

Class D weather requirements VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Below 10,000 MSL

Answer 43

**500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal**

Question 44

Class D weather requirements VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL

Answer 44

**3 Statute Miles**

Question 45

Class D weather requirements VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above10,000MSL

Answer 45

**500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal**

Question 46

Class D weather requirements VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL

Answer 46

**3 Statute Miles**

Question 47

Class D weather requirements VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above 10,000 MSL

Answer 47

**500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal**

Question 48

Class E Airspace True/False Controlled airspace is that airspace that is not class A, B, C, or D. but is still controlled

Answer 48

**True**

Question 49

Class E operating rules and equipment requirements True/False There are no specific certificates, equipment or entry requirements for Class E airspace.

Answer 49

**True**

Question 50

Class E charted on a sectional Class E airspace below _________ feet MSL is charted on the Sectional as either a segmented magenta line or a magenta vignette

Answer 50

Class E airspace below **_14,500_** feet MSL is charted on the Sectional as either a segmented magenta line or a magenta vignette

Question 51

Class E airspace dimensions Except for _______ feet MSL, Class E airspace has no defined vertical limit but rather extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace.

Answer 51

Except for **_18,000_** feet MSL, Class E airspace has no defined vertical limit but rather extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace.

Question 52

Class E airspace types: True/False There are some class E airspace that begins at a surface area designated for an airport – When designated as a surface area for an airport, the airspace will be configured to contain all instrument procedures.

Answer 52

**True**

Question 53

Types of Class E Airspace: True/False Class E airspace areas can begin at either 700 or 1,200 feet AGL to transition to or from the terminal or en route environment.

Answer 53

**True**

Question 54

Types of Class E airspace Federal Airways are Class E areas and, unless otherwise specified, extend upward from ______ feet to, but not including, ______ feet MSL.

Answer 54

Federal Airways are Class E areas and, unless otherwise specified, extend upward from **_1,200_** feet to, but not including, **_18,000_** feet MSL.

Question 55

Class E airspace True/False The colored airways are green, red, amber, and blue. The VOR airways are classified as Domestic, Alaskan, and Hawaiian.

Answer 55

**True**

Question 56

Types of Class E airspace Offshore Airspace areas- Extend upward from a specified altitude to, but not including, ________ feet MSL. These areas provide controlled airspace beyond ____ miles from the coast of the U.S. in those areas where there is a requirement to provide IFR en route ATC services and within which the U.S. is applying domestic procedures.

Answer 56

Extend upward from a specified altitude to, but not including, **_18,000_** feet MSL. These areas provide controlled airspace beyond **_12_** miles from the coast of the U.S. in those areas where there is a requirement to provide IFR en route ATC services and within which the U.S. is applying domestic procedures.

Question 57

Types of Class E airspace True/False Unless designated at lower altitudes, Class E airspace begins at 14,500 MSL to, but not including, 18,000 MSL overlying the 12 miles from the coast of the 48 contiguous States

Answer 57

**True**

Question 58

Class E Airspace Are separation services provided to VFR aircraft in Class E airspace?

Answer 58

**No**

Question 59

Class E weather and equipment requirements Visibility required less than 10,000 feet msl

Answer 59

**3 statue miles**

Question 60

Class E weather and equipment requirements Cloud clearance required Less than 10,000 feet msl

Answer 60

500 feet below 1,000 feet above 2,000 feet horizontal

Question 61

Class E weather and equipment requirements Visibility required at or above 10,000 feet msl

Answer 61

5 statute miles

Question 62

Class E weather and equipment requirements Cloud clearance required at or above 10,000 feet msl

Answer 62

1,000 feet below 1,000 feet above 1 statute mile horizontal Rule of thumb: Remember F-111 (like the airplane.) F-Five statue miles vis 1- 1000' below 1-1000' above 1- 1 SM horizontal from clouds.

Question 63

Class E Entry requirements True/False There are no entry requirements to class E airspace for VFR aircraft

Answer 63

**True**

Question 64

Class E equipment requirements True/False There is no specific equipment required to enter Class E Airspace

Answer 64

**True**

Question 65

Class E entry requirements True/False At least an instrument rating is required to enter Class E airspace

Answer 65

**False**

Question 66

Class G Defined True/False Class G airspace is controlled airspace.

Answer 66

**False**

Question 67

VFR requirements governing Class G Airspace Rules governing ___ flight have been adopted to assist the pilot in meeting the responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.

Answer 67

Rules governing **_VFR_** flight have been adopted to assist the pilot in meeting the responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.

Question 68

Class G weather minimums Visibility required 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.) **Day**, except as provided in section 91.155(b)

Answer 68

1 statute mile

Question 69

Class G weather minimums Cloud clearance requirement 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.) **Day**, except as provided in section 91.155(b).

Answer 69

**Clear of clouds**

Question 70

Class G weather minimums Visibility requirements 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.)Night, except as provided in section 91.155(b)

Answer 70

3 statute miles

Question 71

Class G weather minimums Cloud clearance requirements 1,200 feet above the surface or less (regardless of msl alt.) **Night**, except as provided in section 91.155(b)

Answer 71

500 feet below 1,000 feet above 2,000 feet horizontal

Question 72

Class G weather minimums ## Footnote Visibility requirements more than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet msl during the **day**

Answer 72

**1 statute mile**

Question 73

Class G weather minimums Visibility requirements more than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet msl at **night**

Answer 73

**3 statute miles**

Question 74

Class G weather minimums Visibility requirements more than 1,200 feet above the surface but less than 10,000 feet msl at **night**

Answer 74

500 feet below 1,000 feet above 2,000 feet horizontal

Question 75

Class G weather minimums Visibility requirement more than 1,200 feet above the surface 5 statute miles 1,000 feet below and at or above 10,000 feet msl

Answer 75

**5 statute miles**

Question 76

Class G weather minimums More than 1,200 feet above the surface 5 statute miles 1,000 feet below and at or above 10,000 feet msl

Answer 76

**1,000 feet below** **1,000 feet above** **1 statute mile horizontal** Rule of thumb: F-111 rule. (F- five statute miles, 1,000' below, 1,000' above, 1 SM horizontal from clouds)

Question 77

Class G Entry requirements True/False There are no entry requirements to Class G airspace.

Answer 77

**True**

Question 78

Class G Equipment requirements True/False There is no specific equipment requirement to enter Class G airspace

Answer 78

**True**

Question 79

Class G Pilot certificate requirements True/False At least a student pilot certificate is required to enter Class G airspace

Answer 79

**False** There is no specific requirement to enter Class G airspace with regard to pilot certification

Question 80

**Special Use Airspace** Word selection Except for controlled firing areas, special use airspace areas (**are** or **are not**) depicted on aeronautical charts.

Answer 80

Special use airspace consists of that airspace wherein activities must be confined because of their nature, or wherein imitations are imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities, or both. Except for controlled firing areas, special use airspace areas **are** depicted on aeronautical charts.

Question 81

Special Use Airspace Word selection Prohibited and restricted areas (**are** or **are not**) regulatory special use airspace.

Answer 81

Prohibited and restricted areas **are** regulatory special use airspace.

Question 82

Special Use Airspace Word Selection Warning areas, military operations areas (MOAs), alert areas, and controlled firing areas (CFAs) (**are** or **are not**) nonregulatory special use airspace.

Answer 82

Warning areas, military operations areas (MOAs), alert areas, and controlled firing areas (CFAs) **are** nonregulatory special use airspace.

Question 83

Prohibited Areas Word selection Contain airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which the flight of aircraft (**is** or **is not**) prohibited. Such areas are established for security or other reasons associated with the national welfare.

Answer 83

Contain airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which the flight of aircraft **is prohibited**. Such areas are established for security or other reasons associated with the national welfare.

Question 84

Restricted Areas True/False Contain airspace identified by an area on the surface of the earth within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to restrictions.

Answer 84

**True**

Question 85

Restricted Areas True or False Activities within restricted areas are not required to be confined because of their nature or limitations imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities or both.

Answer 85

**False**

Question 86

Restricted Areas True/False Restricted areas denote the existence of unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles. Penetration of restricted areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency is usally not hazardous to the aircraft and its occupants.

Answer 86

**False** Restricted areas denote the existence of unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles. Penetration of restricted areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency may be extremely hazardous to the aircraft and its occupants.

Question 87

Warning Areas ## Footnote A warning area is airspace of defined dimensions, extending from _____ nautical miles outward from the coast of the U.S., that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

Answer 87

A warning area is airspace of defined dimensions, extending from **_three_** nautical miles outward from the coast of the U.S., that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

Question 88

Warning Areas True/False The purpose of such warning areas is to warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger. A warning area may be located over domestic or international waters or both.

Answer 88

**True**

Question 89

Military Operations Areas MOAs consist of airspace of defined vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain _______ training activities from (**VFR** or **IFR**) traffic.

Answer 89

MOAs consist of airspace of defined vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain **_military_** training activities from **IFR** traffic.

Question 90

Military Operations Areas True/False Examples of activities conducted in MOAs only include formation training.

Answer 90

**False** Examples of activities conducted in MOAs include, but are not limited to: air combat tactics, air intercepts, aerobatics, formation training, and low-altitude tactics.

Question 91

Military Operations Areas Word selection Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots (**should** or **should not**) contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories.

Answer 91

Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots **_should_** contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories.

Question 92

Alert Areas True/False Alert areas are depicted on aeronautical charts to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.

Answer 92

**True**

Question 93

Controlled Firing Areas Word Selection CFAs contain activities which, if not conducted in a controlled environment, (**could** or **could not**) be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

Answer 93

CFAs contain activities which, if not conducted in a controlled environment, **could** be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.

Question 94

Controlled Firing Areas True/False The distinguishing feature of the CFA, as compared to other special use airspace, is that its activities are suspended immediately when spotter aircraft, radar, or ground lookout positions indicate an aircraft might be approaching the area.

Answer 94

**True**

Question 95

Controlled Firing Areas True/False There is no need to chart CFAs since they do not cause a nonparticipating aircraft to change its flight path.

Answer 95

**True**

Question 96

Other Airspace Areas There are three advisory type services available at selected airports: Local Airport Advisory – operated within ____ statute miles of an airport where a control tower is not operating but where a FSS is located on the airport.

Answer 96

Local Airport Advisory – operated within **_10_** statute miles of an airport where a control tower is not operating but where a FSS is located on the airport.

Question 97

Other Airspace Areas ## Footnote There are three advisory type services available at selected airports: Remote Airport Advisory – operated within ____ statute miles of a specified high activity GA airports where a control tower is not operating.

Answer 97

Remote Airport Advisory – operated within **_10_** statute miles of a specified high activity GA airports where a control tower is not operating.

Question 98

Other Airspace Areas ## Footnote There are three advisory type services available at selected airports: Remote Airport Information Service – provided in support of short term special events like small to medium fly-ins. The service is advertised by ______ only.

Answer 98

Remote Airport Information Service – provided in support of short term special events like small to medium fly-ins. The service is advertised by **_NOTAM D_** only.

Question 99

Other Airspace Areas Military Training Routes Generally, MTRs are established below _______ feet MSL for operations at speeds in excess of ____ knots.

Answer 99

## Footnote Generally, MTRs are established below **_10,000_** feet MSL for operations at speeds in excess of **_250_** knots.

Question 100

Other Airspace Areas True/False IFR Military Training Routes are labeled "IR" followed by a three digit number on a VFR sectional. Operations are conducted in accordance with IFR regardless of weather conditions.

Answer 100

**True**

Question 101

Other Airspace Areas True/False VFR Military Training Routes are labeled "VR" followed by a four digit number. Operations are conducted in accordance with VFR except flight visibility shall be 5 miles or more; and flights shall not be conducted below a ceiling of less than 3,000 feet AGL.

Answer 101

**True**

Question 102

Temporary Flight Restrictions True/False The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to: Protect persons and property in the air or on the surface from an existing or imminent hazard associated with an incident on the surface when the presence of low flying aircraft would magnify, alter, spread, or compound that hazard.

Answer 102

**True**

Question 103

Temporary Flight Restrictions True/False The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to: Provide an unsafe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft.

Answer 103

**False** Provide a safe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft.

Question 104

Temporary Flight Restrictions Word Selection The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to: Prevent a(n) (**safe** or **unsafe**) congestion of sightseeing aircraft above an incident or event which may generate a high degree of public interest

Answer 104

**Unsafe**

Question 105

Temporary Flight Restrictions True/False The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to: Protect declared national disasters for humanitarian reasons in the State of Hawaii

Answer 105

**True**

Question 106

Temporary Flight Restrictions True/False The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to: Protect the President, Vice President, or other public figures

Answer 106

**True**

Question 107

Temporary Flight Restrictions Word selection The purpose for establishing a temporary flight restriction area is to: Provide a(n) (**unsafe** or **safe**) environment for space agency operations

Answer 107

**Safe** Provide a safe environment for space agency operations

Question 108

Temporary Flight Restrictions The amount of airspace needed to protect persons and property or provide a safe environment for rescue/relief aircraft operations is normally limited to within ______ feet above the surface and within a ___ nautical mile radius.

Answer 108

## Footnote The amount of airspace needed to protect persons and property or provide a safe environment for rescue/relief aircraft operations is normally limited to within **_2,000_** feet above the surface and within a **_3_** nautical mile radius.

Question 109

VFR Corridors Word Choice A VFR corridor is defined as airspace through Class B airspace, with defined vertical and lateral boundaries, in which aircraft (**may** or **may not**) operate without an ATC clearance or communication with air traffic control.

Answer 109

A VFR corridor is defined as airspace through Class B airspace, with defined vertical and lateral boundaries, in which aircraft **_may_** operate without an ATC clearance or communication with air traffic control.

Question 110

Class B Airspace VFR Transition routes ## Footnote Defined as a specific flight course depicted on a terminal area chart for transiting a specific Class B airspace. These routes include specific ATC-assigned altitudes, and pilots (**are** or **are not**) required obtain an ATC clearance prior to entering Class B airspace on the route.

Answer 110

A Class B Airspace VFR Transition Route is defined as a specific flight course depicted on a TAC for transiting a specific Class B airspace. These routes include specific ATC-assigned altitudes, and pilots **_must_** obtain an ATC clearance prior to entering Class B airspace on the route.

Question 111

Class B Airspace VFR Transition routes True/False The purpose of transition routes are designed to show the pilot where to position the aircraft outside of, or clear of, the Class B airspace where an ATC clearance can normally be expected with minimal or no delay.

Answer 111

**True**

Question 112

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) Word Selection TRSAs (**are** or **are not**) controlled airspace from a regulatory standpoint because the establishment of TRSAs was never subject to the rulemaking process.

Answer 112

TRSAs **are not** controlled airspace from a regulatory standpoint because the establishment of TRSAs was never subject to the rulemaking process.

Question 113

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) Pilots operating under VFR are encouraged to contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA services. However, participation (**is** or **is not**) voluntary on the part of the pilot.

Answer 113

Pilots operating under VFR are encouraged to contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA services. However, participation **is not** voluntary on the part of the pilot.

Question 114

Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) True/False TRSAs are depicted on the VFR sectional as a solid black line.

Answer 114

**True**

Question 115

National Security Areas True/False Pilots are required to avoid flying through the depicted NSA.

Answer 115

Pilots are requested to **voluntarily avoid** flying through the depicted NSA. When it is necessary to provide a greater level of security and safety, flight in NSAs may be temporarily prohibited by regulation.