Airspace Classification & Flight Restrictions Flashcards
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Which airspace class extends from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600 and covers the entire contiguous United States?
Answer: Class A
Class A airspace covers the contiguous U.S. from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600 (60,000 feet).
A sUAS pilot wants to operate in Class D airspace. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: Obtain authorization from the controlling ATC facility
Operations in Class D airspace require prior authorization from the ATC facility controlling that airspace.
What does the dashed magenta line on a sectional chart represent?
Answer: Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL
A dashed magenta line on a sectional chart marks the lateral boundary of Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL.
Under Part 107, a remote pilot must obtain ATC authorization before flying in which of the following?
Answer: Class D airspace surface area
Class D airspace surface areas are controlled airspace requiring ATC authorization for sUAS operations under Part 107.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) issued under 14 CFR 91.141 is typically associated with what?
Answer: Presidential/VIP movements
14 CFR 91.141 TFRs are issued for flight operations in the vicinity of Presidential and other VIP movements.
Which Special Use Airspace (SUA) type is used for activities that are hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft but does NOT restrict flight?
Answer: Warning Area
Warning Areas contain potentially hazardous activities but are over international waters and flight is not legally restricted.
On a sectional chart, what color ring system is used to depict Class B airspace?
Answer: Blue
Class B airspace is depicted on sectional charts using solid blue lines forming a series of concentric rings.