RPC National Airspace System 2

Question 1

A remote pilot wants to fly a sUAS in Class D airspace. What is required before operations can begin?

Accepted Answer

Obtain prior authorization from the controlling ATC facility

Answer

File a NOTAM with the FAA

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Notify the nearest airport manager in writing

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No action required if flying below 100 feet AGL

Question 2

What vertical limit defines the floor of Class A airspace in the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

18,000 feet MSL

Answer

10,000 feet MSL

Answer

14,500 feet MSL

Answer

60,000 feet MSL

Question 3

Which type of airspace is depicted on sectional charts by a dashed magenta line?

Accepted Answer

Class E airspace starting at the surface

Answer

Class C airspace

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Class D airspace

Answer

Class G airspace boundary

Question 4

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is issued under 14 CFR Part 91.137. What is the primary purpose of this type of TFR?

Accepted Answer

To protect persons and property on the surface in hazardous conditions

Answer

To protect VIP movements

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To support national defense operations

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To restrict airspace around major sporting events

Question 5

What does the term 'Special Use Airspace' (SUA) include?

Accepted Answer

MOAs, restricted areas, prohibited areas, and warning areas

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Class B, C, and D airspace only

Answer

Alert areas and TRSA only

Answer

All airspace above 18,000 feet MSL

Question 6

When may a remote pilot operate a sUAS in a prohibited area?

Accepted Answer

Never; operations in prohibited areas are not permitted without special permission from the controlling agency

Answer

With a COA from the FAA

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If flying below 50 feet AGL

Answer

During daytime VFR conditions only

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of an Airport Advisory Area?

Accepted Answer

To provide advisory service at airports without an operating control tower

Answer

To define the lateral limits of Class D airspace

Answer

To warn pilots of parachute jumping activity

Answer

To indicate areas of high bird activity near airports