Vocabulary 1
An airspace is where air traffic control (ATC) has NO authority
What is uncontrolled airspace?
Drone flight is NOT allowed in this area
What is Prohibited?
Uncontrolled airspace
Which direction does a compass show when it reads 0°?
What is North?
Is a measurement of location east or west of the prime meridian
What is Longitude?
Begins about 3 nautical miles into the ocean
What is Warning?
This airspace typically has part-time control tower
What is Class D?
What degree is directly opposite to 90° on a compass?
What is 270o?
is a measurement of location north or south of the equator
What is Latitude?
Washington D.C. airspace is this type of airspace.
What is Prohibited?
This segmented magenta line represents which airspace?
What is Class E
What is the heading for Southeast on a compass?
What is 135o?
This is the highest elevation within a quadrant, including terrain, trees, towers, and other vertical obstacles
What is Maximum Elevation Figure
This area is NOT marked on the map and is used for testing rockets and other explosives.
What is CFA (Controlled Firing Areas)?
Requires ATC clearance and 2-way communication before entering
What is Class B
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
This is a radio frequency pilots use to communicate with each other, when ATC is not in service..
What is CTAF?
This military training route is marked with a 3-digit number, what is their minimum flight level?
What is 1500ft?
Unless otherwise stated, this airspace typically starts at 1200 ft AGL
What is Class E?
If you are facing East and turn 135° clockwise, which direction are you facing?
What is South-west?