Airspaces (Class A – E)
What Class airport is KBZN
Class D
What is the difference between a MOA from a Restricted Area in terms of pilot access.
A MOA is used for military training, but VFR traffic can still enter without clearance. A restricted area requires an ATC clearance.
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
How does the FAA manage high-traffic areas where military and commercial flights both operate?
scheduling, MOA hours, and IFR separation to manage busy airspace shared by military, commercial, and general aviation aircraft.
what is wilderness airspace
Wilderness Airspace refers to areas over national parks or protected lands
Why is class A only IFR
because it's the primary airspace for long-distance, high-altitude flights
When is it okay for pilots to fly through an Alert Area?
Pilots can fly through Alert Areas under VFR without clearance but they must remain on the lookout.
ATIS
Automatic Terminal Information Service
Why do different groups, like the military and commercial airlines, have to share the same airspace?
Because there is a limited amount of airspace available and they all have to work together
Why should pilots fly at least 2,000 feet above wilderness areas?
helps reduce noise pollution and protects sensitive areas.
What is the required equipment for a class B airspace?
-ADSB-out
-Mode C XPDR
-2-way radio communication
Clearance "N323HB is cleared into the Bravo"
What is the purpose of a Warning Area,?
A Warning Area exists beyond U.S. territorial waters and contains potentially hazardous military operations.
TFR
Temporary Flight Restriction
What is a TFR and how does it affect who can fly in a certain area?
blocks off airspace for safety or security reasons. It limits who can fly there and gives priority to certain types of operations.
Is flying over a wilderness area the same as flying over regular uncontrolled airspace?
No, it might still be Class G or E airspace, wilderness areas come with expectations for altitude
What is the speed limit for a class E airspace
250K below 10,000
Why are Prohibited Areas established, and can ATC ever grant clearance through one?
Prohibited Areas are established for national security reasons, and ATC can not grant clearance through them.
ADS-B
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
How does the FAA help manage busy areas with lots of airplanes flying at once?
The FAA uses tools like air traffic control, scheduling flights, and creating special use airspace or preferred routes to help reduce delays and keep flights safe.
Can a pilot get in trouble for flying too low over a wilderness area?
it’s not always a direct FAA violation, the National Park Service can issue penalties
What is the required equipement for a class G airsppace?
None
What role does a CFA play in airspace management.
designates airspace where activities, like ordnance disposal or blasting, are conducted and could pose a hazard to non-participating aircraft.
CTAF
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
Why are drones sometimes seen as competition for airspace?
Drones fly at low levels
What’s the main reason pilots are asked to avoid flying low over wilderness areas?
do not want to disturb wildlife.