CFC CFC Airspace Classification & Communication Requirements

Question 1

What communication equipment is required to operate in Class A airspace?

Accepted Answer

Two-way radio communication with ATC and an IFR clearance

Answer

VHF radio only

Answer

Transponder only

Answer

No equipment required

Question 2

At what altitude does Class A airspace begin in the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

18,000 feet MSL

Answer

10,000 feet MSL

Answer

14,500 feet MSL

Answer

24,000 feet MSL

Question 3

What is required before entering Class B airspace?

Accepted Answer

An explicit ATC clearance

Answer

Filing a VFR flight plan

Answer

A Mode S transponder only

Answer

Student pilot endorsement only

Question 4

Class C airspace typically has what horizontal configuration from the primary airport?

Accepted Answer

5 NM inner circle, 10 NM outer circle

Answer

5 NM inner circle, 15 NM outer circle

Answer

10 NM inner circle, 20 NM outer circle

Answer

3 NM inner circle, 5 NM outer circle

Question 5

What communication requirement applies when entering Class C airspace?

Accepted Answer

Two-way radio communication must be established with approach control

Answer

No communication required in VFR conditions

Answer

File a VFR flight plan with FSS

Answer

Obtain an explicit ATC clearance like Class B

Question 6

Which airspace class requires both an ATC clearance AND a filed IFR flight plan for all operations?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D