FAA Airspace and Weather Minimums Test 2

Question 1

(Refer to Figure 25, area 4.) The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is

Accepted Answer

4,000 feet MSL.

Answer

Referring to Figure 25, area 4, Hicks Airport (T67) is located under a shelf of Class B airspace. The numbers associated with the solid blue lines indicate the ceiling and floor of the Class B airspace in hundreds of feet MSL. The segment directly above Hicks Airport shows '110/40', meaning the Class B airspace extends from 4,000 feet MSL up to 11,000 feet MSL. Therefore, the floor of the Class B airspace overlying Hicks is 4,000 feet MSL.

Question 2

In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Class A.

Answer

Class A airspace extends from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600 (60,000 feet MSL) over the contiguous United States and Alaska. All operations within Class A airspace must be conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), meaning VFR flights are strictly prohibited. This ensures a high level of control and separation for high-altitude air traffic.

Question 3

(Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) The day VFR visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over the town of Cooperstown, after departing and climbing out of the Cooperstown Airport at or below 700 feet AGL are

Accepted Answer

1 mile and clear of clouds.

Answer

The town of Cooperstown and its airport (area 2 on Figure 26) are located in Class G airspace from the surface up to 700 feet AGL, as indicated by the magenta vignette. For VFR operations in Class G airspace during the day, below 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum weather requirements are 1 statute mile visibility and remaining clear of clouds. This allows for basic visual flight in uncontrolled airspace.

Question 4

(Refer to Figure 20, area 1.) What minimum radio equipment is required to land and take off at Norfolk International?

Accepted Answer

Mode C transponder and two-way radio.

Answer

To operate within Class C airspace, such as that surrounding Norfolk International (KORF) as depicted in Figure 20, area 1, an aircraft must be equipped with an operating two-way radio capable of communicating with ATC and an operating Mode C transponder. The Mode C transponder provides automatic altitude reporting, which is crucial for ATC to maintain separation in this controlled airspace. These requirements ensure proper communication and identification for safety.

Question 5

Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

Accepted Answer

Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.

Answer

Before entering Class C airspace, a pilot must establish two-way radio communication with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility providing services for that airspace, typically Approach Control. The pilot must hear their aircraft callsign acknowledged by ATC, signifying that communication has been established, before entering the airspace. This ensures ATC is aware of the aircraft and can provide traffic advisories and separation.

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FAA Airspace and Weather Minimums Test 2