Airspaces
Definition of Class A Airspace
What is from FL180 to FL600 over the United States, requiring an instrument clearance
The need for Restricted Areas
What is to separate civil aircraft from unsafe flight conditions due to things such as missile launches, aerial gunnery, or bombardment
SFRA
What is Special Flight Rules Areas
The APA
What is, a federal regulation that dictates how federal agencies are allowed to develop and then issue new regulations
The altitude AGL required by the FAA while flying over Wilderness Airspace
What is, none, however they advice/request that you stay above 2,000' AGL while overflying wilderness airspace
Definition of Class B
What is an upside down wedding cake around large/busy airports requiring clearance from ATC to enter
The use of Warning Areas(Danger Areas)
What is to ensure pilots are alerted/aware of hazardous activities
Class "Gulf"
What is, *Golf*, and is defined as "uncontrolled" airspace and typically extends to 1200' AGL or 700'AGL when controlled airspace extends lower than 1200'
The exception to the regulation provided by the APA to the FAA.
What is, in case of an emergency
The location of Wilderness Airspace depictions
What is, a VFR aeronautical chart
What is a smaller wedding cake shape around slightly less busy airports requiring ADSB-out and a Mode C transponder
Examples of MOAs
What is areas where air combat maneuvers, Intercepts, Aerobatics, or other military operations are occurring that need separation from IFR traffic
Definition of a TFR
What is a Temporary Flight Restriction, an area that has been designated as a no fly zone for a period of time. Used around BZN for rocket launches over by Twinbridges.
Where and why the APA requires the FAA to post a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking(NPRM)
What is, the Federal Register and so the public has a reasonable opportunity to comment before adoption of the policy/regulation
Examples of Wilderness Airspace
Various Answers... just kidding: National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, Recreation Areas, Wildlife Refuges; Scenic Rivers, Big Game Refuges, Game Ranges, Wildlife Ranges, and Wilderness/Primitive Areas
Definition of Class D
What is a 5nm radius around a busy smaller airport, like KBZN, up to 2,500' AGL and only requiring radio contact to enter airspace
Need for Prohibited Areas
What is, to establish areas where no one can fly for reasons of national security, such as a presidential rally
What is, Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids. And they are a "security control of air traffic" which actually means they have the power to do things such as close all of US airspace like they did on 9/11/01
Where an idea for a NPRM can come from
The loophole for using drones in National Parks
What is, not taking off or landing in the park but overflying as it is not specifically defined as such
Definition of Class E
What is airspace below FL180 that is controlled and typically used for en route air travel or untowered airports
Cause and use of Air Defense Identification Zones
What is, caused by 9/11/01 and used to establish borders around US airspace
LOTR
What is one of the best fantasy stories/worlds ever created. AKA Lord of the Rings
When do courts get involved, and are they effective?
When courts get involved it is typically due to the FAA or other involved agencies do not follow rules set forth by the APA. No, typically courts have to give way and can only provide judgement and expertise on decisions made by the agency involved.
Relationship between the National and State Parks and commercial aerial tours
What is strict. The parks have issued time and aircraft restrictions, and have teamed up with the FAA and state governments. Sometimes banning some companies completely