Communication and Airspace Knowledge Flashcards
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What is the vertical limit of most Class B airspace above the surface?
Answer: 10,000 feet MSL
Class B airspace typically extends from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL.
Before entering Class C airspace, a pilot must establish which of the following?
Answer: Two-way radio communication with ATC
Class C entry requires establishing two-way radio communication with the controlling ATC facility.
What color and style is used to depict Class D airspace boundaries on a sectional chart?
Answer: Dashed blue line
Class D airspace is shown with a dashed blue line on sectional charts.
What is the standard VFR communications frequency (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) used at a non-towered airport when no other frequency is designated?
Answer: The published CTAF/UNICOM
At non-towered airports pilots use the published CTAF, often the UNICOM frequency, for self-announce calls.
A pilot experiencing radio failure while approaching a towered airport in VFR conditions should look for what signal from the tower to land?
Answer: Steady green light
A steady green light gun signal clears an aircraft to land.
What is the floor of Class E airspace in most areas away from airports where the transition area is charted with a magenta shaded band?
Answer: 700 feet AGL
The magenta shaded (faded) band indicates Class E begins at 700 feet AGL.
The 100-knot maximum indicated airspeed restriction below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport applies to which airspace?
Answer: Class D
Within Class D airspace, aircraft are limited to 200 knots, but the 100-knot rule referenced is a common speed consideration for certain operations; the 200-knot limit applies at or below 2,500 AGL within 4 NM.