PSTAR Airspace Classification and Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a NOTAM stand for and what is its purpose?
- Notice to Airmen — informing of changes or hazards affecting aviation (Correct answer)
- National Operational Terminal Advisory Manual
- Notice of Temporary Airspace Modification
- National Operations Terminal Air Memorandum
Correct answer: Notice to Airmen — informing of changes or hazards affecting aviation
NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) is an official notice distributed to pilots about changes in airspace, navigation aids, procedures, or hazards.
Question 2: What is a TFR in aviation?
- Terminal Flight Route
- Temporary Flight Restriction (Correct answer)
- Traffic Flow Regulation
- Terminal Frequency Reservation
Correct answer: Temporary Flight Restriction
A TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) restricts all aircraft from operating in a defined airspace area for reasons such as VIP movements, disasters, or special events.
Question 3: Which class of airspace does NOT exist at the surface?
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
- Class E when not designated to the surface (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Class E when not designated to the surface
Class E airspace in most areas begins at either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL — it exists at the surface only where specifically designated.
Question 4: What is a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
- Prohibited airspace where no civilian aircraft may enter
- Designated airspace for military training activities — VFR flight allowed but with caution (Correct answer)
- Restricted airspace requiring ATC clearance
- An area with special weather reporting requirements
Correct answer: Designated airspace for military training activities — VFR flight allowed but with caution
MOAs are designated for military training — VFR flight is legal but pilots should be aware of high-speed military aircraft in the area.
Question 5: What type of airspace is depicted by a blue or magenta cross-hatched area on a sectional chart?
- Restricted area
- Warning area
- Alert area (Correct answer)
- Military operations area
Correct answer: Alert area
Alert areas are depicted with magenta cross-hatching and indicate high volumes of pilot training or unusual aerial activity that requires pilot caution.
Question 6: What is the floor of Class E airspace associated with a magenta-shaded area on a sectional chart?
- Surface
- 700 feet AGL (Correct answer)
- 1,200 feet AGL
- 3,000 feet MSL
Correct answer: 700 feet AGL
A magenta shaded area on a sectional chart indicates Class E airspace with a floor at 700 feet AGL, typically near airports with instrument approaches.
PSTAR Airspace Classification and Requirements 2
What does a NOTAM stand for and what is its purpose?