Controlled Airspace
Which airspace is the most restrictive?
Class Alpha
What airspace is uncontrolled?
Class Golf
Why can you fly through a controlled firing area?
Activities will be suspended when either a spotter aircraft, radar, or ground lookout sees an aircraft flying through.
Who can fly through Weather Reconnaissance Areas
Hurricane Hunters and NOAA
Who gives Special VFR clearances?
Air Traffic Control
What is the standard vertical limit for Class Delta?
Surface to 2,500' AGL
Where does uncontrolled airspace start?
From the surface to the overlying airspace
What is the difference between a restricted area and a prohibited area?
Restricted - can fly through ONLY with prior authorization to the controlling agency
What are TRSAs
Terminal Radar Service Areas (provide additional radar services)
When can you get a SVFR clearance?
Under 10,000' MSL
ATC Clearance
1 sm visibility
COC
What do we need to hear from ATC to enter into a Class Charlie airspace?
Your tail number read back to you
Below 1,200' AGL, what are the visibility and cloud distance requirements?
Day - 1/2 SM and COC
Night - 1 SM and COC
How far off the coast does a Warning Area extend?
3 NM
What do Temporary Flight Restrictions protect and where can you find them?
Protects persons and property in the air or on surface from an existing or imminent hazard, and unsafe congestion.
Find them in NOTAMs
How often do navigational charts get published?
Every 56 days
What are the ceiling, visibility, and equipment requirements for Class Bravo?
Clear of clouds, 3 statute miles, Mode C, ADS B-Out, 2 way communications, "Cleared into Bravo", Private Pilot or Student Pilot with an endorsement.
Below 1,200' and Below 10,000' MSL what are the visibility and cloud distance requirements?
Day - 1 SM, 1000' above, 500' below, 2000' horizontal
Night - 3 SM, 1000' above, 500' below, 2000' horizontal
What can an NSA become if pilots consistently disregard the voluntary avoidance requested?
Restricted Area
Define what operation this would be.
Gray line that says "VR209"
Military training route with VFR operations with one or more segments above 1,500' AGL
What charts will you use to flight plan?
Sectional and Terminal Area Charts
What altitudes can Class Echo exist?
Surface, 700' AGL, 1,200' AGL, 14,500' MSL, Variable Altitudes, and above 60,000' MSL
Above 1,200' AGL and 10,000' MSL, what are the visibility and cloud distance requirements?
Day/Night - 5 SM, 1000' above, 1000' below, 1 SM horizontal
List all of the types of airspace in the special use category.
Military Operations Area
Controlled Firing Area
Warning Area
Restricted Area
Alert Area
Prohibited Area
National Security Area
Where can you find the regulations for Special Air Traffic Rules?
14 CFR Part 93
What chapter in the PHAK do you need to go home and read tonight?
Chapter 15