Task E - National Airspace System Flashcards
(40 cards)
1
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Describe Class G Airspace
A
-Uncontrolled airspace
-Extends from the surface to the base of overlying Class E airspace
-ATC has no authority or responsibility to control traffic
-There are VFR minimums that still apply
2
Q
Is Class E controlled airspace?
A
Yes
3
Q
What are the requirements to fly in Class E airspace?
A
- pilot certification: No specific pilot certification is required
- Equipment: No specific equipment is required, unless above 10,000 MSL then transponder
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: no specific requirements
- ATC services: No communication requirements flying VFR but communication requirement when flying IFR
4
Q
True or False: The airspace above FL600 is considered Class E?
A
True
5
Q
Describe the vertical limits of Class E airspace
A
- Unless designated at lower altitude, class E Airspace begins at 14,500 ft MSL up to but not including 18,000 MSL (usually begins at 1,200 AGL)
- Federal Airways and Low altitude RNAV Routes from 1,200 AGL up to but not including 18,000 ft MSL
- Class E transition areas extend upward from either the surface (inside magenta dashed line) 700 AGL (inside magenta vignette) or 1,200 AGL (outside blue vignette)
6
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Describe Class D airspace
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- Controlled airspace
- Full time or part time tower
- Only class D when the tower is open, otherwise class E or G
7
Q
What are the requirements to fly into Class D airspace?
A
- pilot certification: No specific pilot certification is required
- Equipment: two way radio
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: must establish two way radio communication
*must hear tail number in order to enter - Speed restriction: 200 knots at or below 2,500 AGL and within 4nm of class D
8
Q
Describe the vertical limits of Class D airspace
A
- From the surface to 2,500 feet about the airport elevation
- Normally 4 nm radius
- Individually tailored and when instrument approaches are published
9
Q
Is Class C controlled airspace?
A
Yes
10
Q
What are the requirements to fly into Class C airspace?
A
- pilot certification: No specific pilot certification is required
- Equipment: two way radio & mode C transponder
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: must establish two way radio communication
*must hear tail number in order to enter - Speed restriction: 200 knots at or below 2,500 AGL and within 4nm of class C
- ATC services: Separation is provided between IFR & VFR
11
Q
Describe the vertical limits of Class C airspace
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- Surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation
- 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 1,200 feet up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation.
12
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Describe Class B airspace
A
- Generally airspace for the surface to 10,000 surrounding the nation’s busiest airports. The configuration of class B airspace area is individually tailored, consist of a surface area and two or more layers
- resembles an upside down wedding cake
- Designed to contain all instrument procedures once entered
13
Q
What are the requirements to fly into Class B airspace?
A
- pilot certification: At least a private pilot certificate is required, student pilots must be endorsed to enter
- Equipment: two way radio & mode C transponder
- Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements: must hear “YOU ARE CLEAR TO ENTER THE BRAVO!”
- Speed restriction: 250 knots inside the bravo, 200 knots below the bravo
- ATC services: Separation is provided
14
Q
Describe the vertical limits of Class B airspace
A
- Generally airspace for the surface to 10,000
- The configuration of class B airspace area is individually tailored, consists of a surface area and two or more layers
15
Q
What are the vertical limits of Class A airspace?
A
Generally the airspace from 18,000 MSL up to and including FL 600
16
Q
What must a pilot/plane be rated for to fly into Class A airspace?
A
Instrument Rating
17
Q
What must a plane be equipped with before flying into Class A airspace?
A
- Must have two way radio
- Transponder with altitude reporting
18
Q
Is Class A airspace drawn on VFR sectionals?
A
No
19
Q
What are the weather minimums for Class A?
A
NO VFR
20
Q
What are the weather minimums for Class B?
A
3sm and clear of clouds
21
Q
What are the weather minimums for Class C?
A
3-152
22
Q
What are the weather minimums for Class D?
A
3-152
23
Q
What are the weather minimums for Class E?
A
3-152
24
Q
What are the weather minimums for Class G?
A
above 1,200 but below 10,000: 1-152
1,200 or below: 1 & Clear of clouds
Night: 3-1252
25
What does the acronym MCPRAWN stand for?
Military Operating Area
Controlled Firing Area
Prohibited
Restricted
Alert Area
Warning Area
National Security Area
26
Describe a MOA
* Purpose of separating military training activities from IFR traffic
* Whenever an MOA is being used, nonparticipating IFR traffic may be cleared through on MOA if IFR separation can be provided by ATC
* Otherwise ATC will reroute you
* Further defined on the back of the sectional charts with times of operation, altitudes affected, and the controlling agency
27
Describe a Controlled Firing Area
* No need to chart since they do not cause nonparticipating aircraft to change its flight path
* Activities must be suspended when a spotter aircraft. Radar, or ground lookout position indicates an aircraft might be approaching the area
28
Describe a Prohibited Area
* Flight of aircraft is prohibited
* For security or other reasons associated with national welfare
* Charted as a “P” followed by a number
29
Describe a Restricted Area
-Can enter if you have permission from the controlling agency
-Denote the existence of unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft, artillery firing, aerial gunnery, guided missiles
-Charted with an “R” followed by numbers
30
Describe an Alert Area
* Can fly through, use extreme caution
* Charted with an “A” followed by a number
* High-value pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity
* Exercise caution
* Pilots are equally responsible for collision avoidance
31
Describe a Warning Area
* You can fly through, use caution
* Extends from 3nm outward from the coast of the United States
* Containing activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
* Charted with a “W” followed by a number
32
Describe a National Security Area
* Where there is a requirement for increased security and safety of ground facilities.
* Flights may be temporarily prohibited
* Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through these dedicated areas
33
What is a MTR?
Military training route
* Routs used by military aircraft
* Established below 10,00 feet MSL
* Speeds at 250 knots
* Four number characters, altitudes below 1,500 AGL
* Three number characters, altitudes above 1,500 AGL
34
What is a TFR?
Temporary flight restrictions
35
How will a TFR be broadcast to pilots?
NOTAMs
36
What are the 5 common TFRs?
VIP
Airshows
National Disaster
Sporting Events
Space Ops
(VANSS)
37
What is a TRSA?
Terminal radar service area (TRSA)
* TRSA are areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services.
* Provides separation between all IFR operations and participating VFR aircraft
* The primary airports are class D airspace
* Shown on VFR sectional charts with a solid black/grey line
38
What is the ADIZ?
Air defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
* land and water-based, need VFR flight plan to operate in this airspace
* Intercept procedures and use of 121.5 for communication if not on ATC already
39
What is a FRZ?
Flight restriction zones (FRZ)
* Special awareness training is required by 14 CFR 91.161 for pilots to operate VFR within 60 NM of the Washington D.C, VOR/DME
40
What is the suggested altitude to fly over Wildlife Areas/National Parks?
Above 2,000 AGL
