
Airspace - FAA Questions
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- Q1An airspace of defined dimensions, extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the United States, that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft is called:A warning area.Class D airspaceProhibited airspace.30s
- Q2When a control tower, located on an airport within Class D airspace, ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?The airspace remains Class D airspace as long as a weather observer or automated weather system is available.The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.The airspace designation normally will not change.30s
- Q3Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the pilot has:received prior permission from the commanding officer of the nearest military base.filed an IFR flight plan.received prior authorization from the controlling agency.30s
- Q4Find the town of Commerce (area 6). The floor of the Class E airspace over it is:122 feet MSL700 feet AGL1200 feet AGL30s
- Q5The issuance of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) may include:Announcing Parachute Jump Areas.Identifying Airport Advisory Areas.Protecting public figures.30s
- Q6To fly in Class B airspace:The pilot must receive an ATC clearance before operating an aircraft in that area.Flight under VFR is not authorized unless the pilot in command is instrument rated.Solo student pilot operations are not authorized.30s
- Q7What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and ADS-B Out.Two-way radio communications equipment and a 4096-code transponder.Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and a VOR or TACAN receiver.30s
- Q8Uncontrolled airspace is Class G airspace. To operate in Class G airspace, the night visibility requirement for flight at 3,000 feet AGL, but below 10,000 feet MSL, is:1 mile.3 miles.5 miles.30s
- Q9A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with theassociated Flight Service Station.satellite airport's UNICOM.primary airport's control tower.30s
- Q10In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?Class B.Class A.Class C.30s
- Q11TRSA Service in the terminal radar program providesIFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft.sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.30s
- Q12(See area 7) The airspace overlying Mc Kinney (TKI) is controlled from the surface to700 feet AGL.2,500 feet MSL.2,900 feet MSL.30s
- Q13A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility isless than 1 mile and the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet.at least 3 miles and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.30s
- Q14(See area 1) What type of airspace is over Tomlinson Airport.Class G airspace—surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.Class G airspace—surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace—1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.Class G airspace—surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace—700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL.30s
- Q15The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally4,000 feet AGL.3,000 feet AGL.1,200 feet AGL.30s