RPC National Airspace System 3

Question 1

A sUAS remote pilot plans to operate near a Military Operations Area (MOA). What action is required?

Accepted Answer

Contact the controlling agency and exercise extreme caution due to high-speed military training

Answer

While sUAS are not explicitly prohibited from MOAs, pilots should contact the controlling agency and be aware of high-speed military aircraft activity.

Question 2

What sectional chart symbol indicates a Class C airspace inner core?

Accepted Answer

Solid blue circle with an inner and outer ring

Answer

Class C airspace is depicted with solid magenta concentric circles showing the inner (5 NM) and outer (10 NM) shelf on sectional charts.

Question 3

Under what condition does Class E airspace typically begin at 700 feet AGL?

Accepted Answer

In the vicinity of airports with instrument approaches but no control tower

Answer

Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL, shown by a faded magenta vignette on charts, provides a transition area for IFR approaches at non-towered airports.

Question 4

What is the ceiling of Class G airspace directly overlying a non-towered airport that has no instrument approach procedure?

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet AGL

Answer

In most areas without special airspace designations, Class G extends from the surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL.

Question 5

A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) that restricts airspace around a stadium during a major sporting event is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

TFR under 14 CFR 91.145

Answer

Sporting event TFRs are established under 14 CFR 91.145, which specifically covers major sporting events and entertainment events.

(RPC) Remote Pilot Certificate Practice Test

(RPC) Remote Pilot Certificate Practice Test

RPC National Airspace System 3