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National Airspace System Flashcards

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  1. A remote pilot operating near an airport without an operating control tower notices the airspace is depicted with a dashed magenta line on the sectional chart. What airspace exists at the surface at this location?

    Answer: Class E airspace to the surface

    A dashed magenta line indicates Class E airspace beginning at the surface, commonly found at airports with instrument approach procedures but no tower.

  2. What is the typical outer ring radius of Class C airspace?

    Answer: 10 nautical miles

    Class C airspace typically has an inner core of 5 NM radius and an outer shelf extending to 10 NM from the primary airport.

  3. A remote pilot wants to operate a sUAS in a Warning Area over international waters 12 miles offshore. What restriction applies?

    Answer: No restriction; warning areas do not carry regulatory authority over international waters

    Warning areas are established over international waters where the FAA has no regulatory jurisdiction, so they carry an advisory-only status.

  4. Which publication is the primary source for locating currently active TFRs before a sUAS flight?

    Answer: FAA NOTAM Search system (notams.faa.gov)

    TFRs are issued as NOTAMs and are searchable through the FAA NOTAM system at notams.faa.gov, which provides current, real-time data.

  5. A remote pilot plans to fly at 350 feet AGL in an area where Class E airspace begins at 700 feet AGL. What class of airspace will the sUAS operate in?

    Answer: Class G

    Since the sUAS will be at 350 feet AGL — below the 700-foot AGL floor of Class E — it will be operating in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace.

  6. What is the primary reason the FAA establishes Special Air Traffic Rules (SATR) areas and Special Flight Rules Areas (SFRA)?

    Answer: To manage unique safety or security challenges in specific geographic areas

    SATRs and SFRAs are created to address unique safety or security concerns in specific areas, such as the Washington DC SFRA.

  7. A remote pilot sees the notation 'SFC-4000 MSL' on a sectional chart within a restricted area. This means the restricted area:

    Answer: Extends from the surface up to 4,000 feet MSL

    The notation 'SFC-4000 MSL' means the restricted area encompasses the airspace from the surface up to and including 4,000 feet MSL.