Airspace Classification & Flight Restrictions Flashcards

A remote pilot checks B4UFLY and sees a red pin over the intended flight location. What does this indicate?

Answer: There is a known restriction or caution affecting drone operations in that area

A red indicator in B4UFLY means there is a known restriction or caution that likely prevents or limits drone flight in that area.

What ceiling altitude does Class G airspace extend to when there is no overlying Class E airspace?

Answer: 18,000 feet MSL

Where no Class E airspace is designated below 14,500 feet MSL, Class G airspace extends up to but not including 14,500 feet MSL.

A drone pilot wants to fly within the Mode C veil near a Class B airport. What is the Mode C veil radius?

Answer: 30 nautical miles

The Mode C veil extends 30 nautical miles from the primary airport in a Class B airspace area.

When is a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) issued for a TFR over a stadium during a sporting event?

Answer: Typically the day before or the day of the event

Stadium TFR NOTAMs are typically issued the day before or day of the event and are effective during the event plus one hour after.

An sUAS operator is flying near an Active Military Operations Area (MOA). What should the remote pilot do?

Answer: Contact the controlling agency and exercise extreme caution

Remote pilots should contact the controlling agency to determine activity level and exercise extreme caution when flying near an active MOA.

Class C airspace typically extends from the surface to what altitude above the primary airport?

Answer: 4,000 feet AGL

Class C airspace typically extends from the surface to 4,000 feet AGL above the primary airport elevation.

Which type of airspace surrounds airports that have an operational control tower and is depicted by a dashed blue line on sectional charts?

Answer: Class D

Class D airspace surrounds airports with operating control towers and is shown on sectional charts as a dashed blue circle.