FAA 107 Airspace Classification & Flight Restrictions 5

Question 1

A remote pilot wants to fly a sUAS in Class G airspace at 350 feet AGL in a rural area. What authorization is required?

Accepted Answer

No authorization — Class G is uncontrolled airspace

Answer

Class G is uncontrolled airspace; no ATC authorization is required for Part 107 operations within its limits.

Question 2

The outer ring of Class C airspace typically extends from 1,200 feet AGL to 4,000 feet AGL with what lateral radius?

Accepted Answer

10 NM

Answer

The outer ring of Class C airspace has a 10 nautical mile radius and extends from 1,200 feet AGL to 4,000 feet AGL.

Question 3

A wildfire TFR has been issued under 14 CFR 91.137. A news drone operator wants to cover the fire. What is true?

Accepted Answer

Entry requires coordination with the agency managing the fire and permission from ATC

Answer

Wildfire TFRs under 91.137 restrict all aircraft including sUAS; entry requires coordination with the responsible agency.

Question 4

What is the floor of Class E airspace in a Federal airway (Victor airway)?

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet AGL

Answer

Victor airways (Federal airways) are Class E airspace with a floor of 1,200 feet AGL and extend up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 5

When operating in Class E airspace that extends to the surface (depicted by a dashed magenta line with a 'surface E' designation), what does a Part 107 pilot need?

Accepted Answer

ATC authorization because surface Class E is controlled airspace

Answer

Class E airspace that extends to the surface is controlled airspace and requires ATC authorization for Part 107 operations.

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FAA 107 Airspace Classification & Flight Restrictions 5