CPC Airspace Classification & Structure 2

Question 1

A Special Use Airspace (SUA) that is active and published in NOTAMs but not continuously staffed is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Restricted Area

Answer

Restricted Areas contain hazardous operations and may be activated per NOTAM, requiring ATC coordination for transit.

Question 2

Which Special Use Airspace type cannot be transited by civil aircraft under any circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited Area

Answer

Prohibited Areas are established for national security or welfare, and civil flight within them is not permitted.

Question 3

Military Operations Areas (MOAs) require civil pilots to exercise extreme caution but do NOT require ATC clearance. What must ATC do when providing services in or near an active MOA?

Accepted Answer

Issue traffic advisories and suggest avoidance

Answer

Controllers must issue traffic advisories and suggest avoidance when MOAs are active, though IFR flights may be cleared through with separation.

Question 4

What does the designation 'P-40' on an aeronautical chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited Area #40

Answer

The 'P' prefix in airspace designations stands for Prohibited Area, with the number identifying the specific area.

Question 5

Class C airspace requires all aircraft to have which equipment when operating within the outer ring?

Accepted Answer

Transponder with Mode C and two-way radio

Answer

Class C airspace requires a Mode C transponder and two-way radio communication capability for all aircraft.

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CPC Airspace Classification & Structure 2