Airspaces
Special Use Airspaces
Acronyms and Definitions
Competition for airspace
Wilderness Airspace
100

When was the introduction of airspaces?

Immediately after the end of the first World War. 

100

Are you allowed fly through MOA's.

Yes

100
What is MCPRAWN?

MOA, Controlled Firing, Prohibited, Restricted, Alert, Warning, National Security

100

What is the purpose of an ANPRM?

A warning of a new rule that will soon be enforced, so that everyone may become accustom with the new regulation.

100

How do you know if you can fly into Wilderness areas?

Check with the controlling agency to make sure there is no restrictions.
200

What is the only uncontrolled airspace?


Class Golf airspace
200

What is ADIZ and what is it's purpose?

Air Defense Identification Zones. This airspace establishes a line around the US borders and serves as a defense line. 

200

What is the definition of airspace?


The air available to aircraft to fly in, especially the part subject to the jurisdiction of particular country.

200

Who makes the regulation for airspaces?

The FAA

200

What height are all aircraft requested to stay above in wilderness areas?

2000 AGL

300

What is the purpose of airspace? 

To control aircraft in order to separate traffic. 

300

What FAR should you look at if you have a question about special use airspace?

FAR part 73

300

What does NAS stand for?

National Airspace System

300
What does the APA make the FAA do?

Publish a proposed regulatory change as part of the ANPRM.

300

Who has been working on ways to reduce noise over wilderness airspace?

NASA

400
When is ADB-B out required in class B airspace?

Within 30 miles of the airport.

400

What airspace consists of of non-regulatory limitations?

Special Use Airspaces

400

What does SCATANA stand for and what does it do?

Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids. Helps protect the US borders and general security of the US.

400

Who may advocate for new regulations.

Organizations, business, individuals. Pretty much anyone.
400

Can you land or launch a drone in wilderness airspaces?

No

500

Which two airspaces change VFR minimums at different altitudes of time of day?


Class G and E airspace.

500
What type of SUA could be put up for high frequency of student pilots?

Alert Areas

500

What does ANPRM stand for?

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

500

What keeps the FAA's power in check?

The federal administrative procedure act.

500

What are at least 4 areas that are classified as wilderness areas?

Answers may include National Parks, National Seashores, National Monuments, Scenic Rivers, Game Ranges, Wildlife Refuges, Etc. 

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