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 C airspace is depicted on sectional charts as solid magenta concentric circles, typically with an inner 5 NM radius and outer 10 NM radius ring.

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

Answer

"SFC" is the abbreviation for surface, so SFC–4,000 MSL means the airspace begins at ground level and extends upward to 4,000 feet Mean Sea Level.

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

A blue segmented (dashed) circle indicates Class D airspace, which surrounds airports with operating control towers and typically extends to 2,500 feet AGL.

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

Answer

Prohibited areas (e.g., P-40) prohibit all aircraft, including sUAS, from flying within them at all times as established by federal regulations for national security or safety.

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

Obstacle symbols display the MSL elevation as the top number and the height above ground level in parentheses, allowing pilots to determine actual clearance above the terrain.

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RPC Aeronautical Charts & Navigation 2