FAA Special Use Airspace 3

Question 1

Which of the following special use airspace types is NOT depicted on standard VFR sectional charts?

Accepted Answer

Controlled Firing Areas

Answer

Military Operations Areas

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Prohibited Areas

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Alert Areas

Question 2

On a sectional chart, altitude limits of special use airspace are expressed:

Accepted Answer

In feet MSL, with high upper limits shown as flight levels

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Only in feet above ground level (AGL)

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In nautical miles above terrain only

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In feet AGL for lower limits and flight levels for all upper limits

Question 3

On a sectional chart, Warning Areas are typically depicted:

Accepted Answer

Along U.S. coastlines and over international waters

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Over major metropolitan areas and military bases inland

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Only in the continental United States interior regions

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Over designated wilderness and national park areas

Question 4

The notation 'SFC-FL 180' for a Restricted Area on a sectional chart means the area extends:

Accepted Answer

From the surface up to Flight Level 180 (18,000 feet MSL)

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From 18,000 feet MSL downward to the surface

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Only during surface-level weather conditions up to FL 180

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From surface features vertically to FL 180 above obstacles

Question 5

An area labeled 'A-211' on a sectional chart identifies:

Accepted Answer

Alert Area number 211

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Altitude corridor 211 for airway transitions

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Approach sector 211 for a nearby airport

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Airspace restriction zone 211

Question 6

Which type of special use airspace requires pilots to obtain explicit permission from the controlling agency before entering when active?

Accepted Answer

Restricted Area

Answer

Alert Area

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Military Operations Area

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Warning Area

Question 7

On a sectional chart, MOA depictions are shown in what color, distinguishing them from Restricted and Prohibited Areas?

Accepted Answer

Magenta, distinct from blue restricted/prohibited area depictions

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Blue, matching Restricted and Prohibited Areas

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Red, indicating the highest level of aviation hazard

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Green, indicating designated military-use airspace