ADX Airspace Classification and NOTAMs 2

Question 1

What does the acronym NOTAM currently stand for following the 2021 FAA update?

Accepted Answer

Notice to Air Missions

Answer

In 2021, the FAA updated NOTAM to stand for 'Notice to Air Missions' to use more inclusive, gender-neutral language.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of Special Use Airspace (SUA)?

Accepted Answer

Class C Airspace

Answer

Class C airspace is a class of controlled airspace, not Special Use Airspace; SUA includes Prohibited, Restricted, Warning, MOA, Alert, and Controlled Firing Areas.

Question 3

The inner circle of standard Class C airspace has a radius of:

Accepted Answer

5 nautical miles

Answer

The inner circle of Class C airspace has a standard radius of 5 NM, extending from the surface to 4,000 feet AGL above the primary airport.

Question 4

NOTAM (D) NOTAMs are distributed through which system?

Accepted Answer

The Defense Internet NOTAM Service (DINS) through the national NOTAM distribution system

Answer

NOTAM (D) notices are distributed via the national NOTAM system through the Defense Internet NOTAM Service and are available to all aviation users.

Question 5

IFR operations through an active Restricted Area require which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Prior coordination and clearance from the controlling or using agency

Answer

IFR flight through active Restricted Areas requires ATC coordination with and clearance from the controlling or using agency, as these areas contain potentially hazardous activities.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

ADX Airspace Classification and NOTAMs 2