Vocabulary 1
Special Use Airspace
Airspace
Compass Headings
100

An airspace is where air traffic control (ATC) has NO authority

What is uncontrolled airspace?

100

Drone flight is NOT allowed in this area

What is Prohibited?

100

Uncontrolled airspace

What is Class G?
100

Which direction does a compass show when it reads 0°?

What is North?

200

Is a measurement of location east or west of the prime meridian

What is Longitude?

200

Begins about 3 nautical miles into the ocean

What is Warning?

200

This airspace typically has part-time control tower

What is Class D?

200

What degree is directly opposite to 90° on a compass?

What is 270o?

300

is a measurement of location north or south of the equator

What is Latitude? 

300

Washington D.C. airspace is this type of airspace.

What is Prohibited? 

300

This segmented magenta line represents which airspace?

What is Class E

300

What is the heading for Southeast on a compass?

What is 135o?

400

This is the highest elevation within a quadrant, including terrain, trees, towers, and other vertical obstacles

What is Maximum Elevation Figure

400

This area is NOT marked on the map and is used for testing rockets and other explosives.

What is CFA (Controlled Firing Areas)? 

400

Requires ATC clearance and 2-way communication before entering

What is Class B

400

If you're standing at the intersection of 5th and Oak Street and you walk in the direction of 45°, where are you heading?

What is North-east

500

This is a radio frequency pilots use to communicate with each other, when ATC is not in service..

What is CTAF?

500

This military training route is marked with a 3-digit number, what is their minimum flight level? 

What is 1500ft? 

500

Unless otherwise stated, this airspace typically starts at 1200 ft AGL

What is Class E?

500

If you are facing East and turn 135° clockwise, which direction are you facing?

What is South-west?

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