SPC Student Pilot Airspace & Navigation 2

Question 1

What is the floor of Class B airspace above the primary airport?

Accepted Answer

Surface

Answer

Class B airspace begins at the surface directly above the primary airport it protects.

Question 2

A VFR pilot operating in Class E airspace at 9,500 feet MSL must maintain a minimum visibility of:

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles

Answer

Below 10,000 feet MSL in Class E airspace, VFR flight requires at least 3 statute miles visibility.

Question 3

Which publication provides aeronautical information such as airport data, airspace, and navigational aids for pilots?

Accepted Answer

Chart Supplement (A/FD)

Answer

The Chart Supplement (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) contains detailed airport and airspace information for pilots.

Question 4

What does a magenta dashed line on a sectional chart typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL

Answer

A magenta dashed line on a sectional chart marks where Class E airspace begins at 700 feet AGL, often around airports.

Question 5

When navigating via pilotage, a student pilot primarily relies on:

Accepted Answer

Visual landmarks on the ground compared to a chart

Answer

Pilotage involves navigating by visually identifying ground landmarks and comparing them to aeronautical charts.

(SPC) Student Pilot Certificate Practice Test