Airspace
What class of airspace is generally associated with the busiest airports in the United States?
Class B
What does the FAA stand for?
Federal Aviation Administration
What does ATC stand for?
Air Traffic Control
Who has the final authority for the operation of an aircraft?
The pilot in command
You are flying toward Class B airspace but haven't received the required clearance. what should you do?
Do not enter the Class B airspace; remain clear until the appropriate clearance is received.
What class of airspace is normally found around airports with operation control towers?
Class D
What does FAR stand for?
Federal Aviation Regulations
What is the primary purpose of ATC?
To help manage air traffic and provide services that promote safe and efficient aircraft operations.
What does (PIC) stand for?
Pilot in Command
You're about to take off when you notice the weather is becoming unsafe. Are you required to take off because you already planned the flight?
No, the pilot can delay or cancel the flight.
What class of airspace is generally uncontrolled?
What is the purpose of FAA regulations?
To establish rules for the safe operation of aircraft and the aviation system.
What should a pilot do if they don't understand an ATC instruction?
Ask ATC to clarify or repeat the instruction.
Before a flight, what are some things a pilot should check?
Weather, aircraft condition, fuel, airspace, etc.
ATC gives you an instruction that you believe would put the aircraft in danger. What should you do?
Maintain safe control of the aircraft and communicate with ATC about the situation.
Which class of airspace generally begins at 18,000ft MSL and extends to FL600?
Class A
What is the name of the regulation the establishes general flight rules, including right-of-way rules and aircraft operation requirements?
14 CFR Part 91
What does a pilot generally need before entering Class B airspace?
An ATC clearance
Can a pilot legally fly simply because something is technically allowed by regulations?
Not necessarily. The pilot still has to consider whether the flight can be conducted safely.
You're flying and another aircraft appears to be on a collision course with you. What should you do?
Take appropriate action to avoid a collision while following the applicable right-of-way rules.
What class of airspace is controlled airspace that is not classified as Class A, B, C, or D?
Class E
What regulation generally establishes the requirements for obtaining a private pilot certificate?
14 CFR Part 61
You're approaching an airport with Class D airspace. What should you generally do before entering the Class D airspace?
Establish two-way radio communication with the control tower.
A pilot discovers a problem with the airplane during the preflight inspection. What should they do?
Determine whether the aircraft is airworthy and the issue is properly addressed before flying. If it isn't safe or airworthy, the pilot should not fly it.
You are planning a cross-country flight. You discover that your route passes through several different classes of airspace. What should you do before departure?
Identify the airspace along the route, determine the applicable requirements, review the relevant charts and information, and plan how you'll comply with them.