SIFT SIFT Aviation Regulations and Airspace Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What does 'MOA' stand for in the context of US airspace?

Accepted Answer

Military Operations Area

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Mandatory Obstruction Avoidance zone

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Minimum Obstacle Altitude

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Multi-aircraft Operations Airspace

Question 2

What is the cloud clearance requirement for VFR flight in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL during the day?

Accepted Answer

Clear of clouds

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1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontal

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500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontal

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500 feet above, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet horizontal

Question 3

Which agency publishes the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) that govern US civil aviation?

Accepted Answer

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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Department of Defense (DoD)

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National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'PIREP' (Pilot Report)?

Accepted Answer

An in-flight weather observation shared by pilots with ATC or Flight Service

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A post-flight incident report filed with the NTSB

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A pre-flight inspection checklist required by FAA

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A clearance request for entering Class B airspace

Question 5

What does it mean when an airport uses the abbreviation 'UNICOM'?

Accepted Answer

A common advisory frequency used at uncontrolled airports for pilot self-announcements

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A military-only encrypted communication frequency

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The universal emergency frequency monitored by all aircraft

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An ATC frequency used only for IFR clearances

Question 6

What is the significance of the color 'blue' on a VFR sectional chart when depicting airport symbols?

Accepted Answer

The airport has a control tower

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The airport is military-use only

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The airport has instrument approaches

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The airport has fuel available 24 hours