Airport Operations & Airspace Flashcards
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What is the cruising altitude rule under VFR for flights above 3,000 feet AGL in the contiguous US?
Answer: Odd thousands plus 500 feet heading east (0°–179°); even thousands plus 500 feet heading west (180°–359°)
14 CFR 91.159 requires VFR aircraft above 3,000 feet AGL on magnetic courses 0°–179° to fly odd thousands +500 feet and on 180°–359° to fly even thousands +500 feet.
What is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), and who issues them?
Answer: A temporary restricted airspace issued by the FAA for events like emergencies, security, or airshows
TFRs are temporary restrictions on flight in defined airspace issued by the FAA via NOTAM, typically for presidential movement, disasters, security events, or airshows.
What are Special Use Airspace areas that pilots must obtain permission to enter?
Answer: Prohibited and Restricted areas
Prohibited areas are absolutely off-limits; Restricted areas require ATC or controlling agency permission due to hazardous operations within them.
What is the purpose of runway hold short markings (runway holding position markings)?
Answer: Mark the point where aircraft must stop unless cleared onto the runway by ATC or at non-towered airports
Hold short markings consist of two solid and two dashed yellow lines perpendicular to the taxiway; aircraft must stop at this point unless cleared to proceed.
What basic VFR weather minimums apply within Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
Answer: 3 miles visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds
Basic VFR minimums in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL are 3 miles visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.
What is a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
Answer: Designated airspace for military training activities; VFR flight is not prohibited but pilots should exercise extreme caution
MOAs are designated airspace for military training; VFR civilian flight is not prohibited but pilots should contact ATC for traffic advisories and exercise caution.
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