RPC Aeronautical Charts & Navigation 2

Question 1

On a sectional chart, what does a solid magenta line forming concentric circles around an airport indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class C airspace

Answer

Class B airspace

Answer

Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Answer

Terminal radar service area

Question 2

When reading a sectional chart, the notation "SFC–4,000 MSL" inside an airspace boundary means the airspace:

Accepted Answer

Extends from the surface up to 4,000 feet MSL

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Begins at 4,000 feet MSL and continues upward

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Requires aircraft to maintain 4,000 feet when transiting

Answer

Has a floor of 4,000 feet AGL

Question 3

A remote pilot sees a blue segmented (dashed) circle on a sectional chart around an airport. This symbol indicates:

Accepted Answer

Class D airspace, typically extending to approximately 2,500 feet AGL

Answer

Class C airspace with a 5 NM radius

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Class E airspace at the surface

Answer

A Military Training Route corridor

Question 4

A "prohibited area" depicted on a sectional chart with a "P" followed by a number indicates:

Accepted Answer

Flight is entirely prohibited at all times under 14 CFR

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Flight is subject to restrictions with prior permission required

Answer

sUAS operations are specifically exempted from restrictions

Answer

Restrictions only apply to manned aircraft above 400 feet

Question 5

On a sectional chart, obstacle symbols showing two numbers such as "1532 (312)" mean:

Accepted Answer

MSL elevation of 1,532 feet and height AGL of 312 feet

Answer

Frequency 1532 kHz and obstacle identifier 312

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Tower height 1,532 feet and construction year 2031-2032

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Latitude 15.32 and obstacle category 312

Question 6

When a height notation next to an obstacle on a sectional chart includes "(AGL)," this indicates:

Accepted Answer

The height shown is measured above the ground at the obstacle's base

Answer

The obstacle elevation is measured above mean sea level

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The obstacle has aviation ground lighting installed

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The height refers to aero geodetic level datum

Question 7

Why are Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) not shown on standard printed sectional charts?

Accepted Answer

TFRs are published in NOTAMs and change frequently, making them impractical for static charts

Answer

TFRs only apply to manned aircraft operating under IFR

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TFRs only exist within controlled airspace already shown on charts

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The FAA does not require TFRs to be charted for remote pilots