Airspace Quiz

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FIG. CLASS C AIRSPACE

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1. (Refer to fig. Class C Airspace) What is the normal radius from the airport of the outer area, B?

10 miles.
 20 miles.
 25 miles.

2. (Refer to fig. Class C Airspace) What is the radius from the airport of the inner circle (now called the surface area) C?

5 miles.
 7 miles.
 10 miles.

3. (Refer to fig. Class C Airspace) What is the radius from the airport of the outer circle (now called the shelf area) A?

5 miles.
10 miles.
15 miles.

4. (Refer to fig. Class C Airspace) Which altitude (box 2) is applicable to the base of the outer circle (now called the shelf area)?

700 feet AGL.
1,000 feet AGL.
1,200 feet AGL.

5. (Refer to fig. Class C Airspace) Which altitude (box 1) is applicable to the vertical extent of the inner and outer circles (now called the surface and shelf areas)?

3,000 feet AGL
3,000 feet above airport.
4,000 feet above airport.

6. What pilot certification and aircraft equipment are required for operating in Class C airspace?

No specific certification but a two-way radio.
At least a Private Pilot Certificate and two-way radio.
At least a Private Pilot Certificate, two-way radio, and a TSO-C74b transponder.

7. What minimum aircraft equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?

Two-way communications.
Two-way communications and transponder.
Transponder and DME.

8. What service is provided for aircraft operating within the outer area of Class C airspace?

The same as within Class C airspace when communications and radar contact is established.
Radar vectors to and from secondary airports within the outer area.
Basic radar service only when communications and radar contact is established.

9. What services are provided for aircraft operating within Class C airspace?

Sequencing of arriving aircraft, separation of aircraft (except between VFR aircraft), and traffic advisories.
Sequencing of arriving aircraft (except VFR aircraft), separation between all aircraft, and traffic advisories.
Sequencing of all arriving aircraft, separation between all aircraft, and traffic advisories.

10. (Refer to the Airspace figure below) Which altitude is appropriate for circle 4 (top of Class G airspace)?

700 feet AGL.
1,200 feet AGL.
1,500 feet AGL.

11. (Refer to the Airspace figure above) Which altitude is normally appropriate for circle 5 (top of Class D airspace)?

1,000 feet AGL.
2,500 feet AGL.
 3,000 feet AGL.

12. (Refer to the Airspace figure above) Which altitude is appropriate for circle 6 (top of Class G airspace)?

500 feet AGL.
700 feet AGL
1,200 feet AGL.

13. (Refer to the Airspace figure above) Which altitude is appropriate for circle 1 (top of Class E airspace)?

14,000 feet MSL.
14,500 feet MSL.
18,000 feet MSL.

14. (Refer to the Airspace figure above) Which altitude is appropriate for circle 2 (top of Class C airspace)?

3,000 feet AGL.
4,000 feet AGL.
3,500 feet MSL.

15. (Refer to the Airspace figure above) Which altitude is appropriate for circle 3 (top of Class A airspace)?

FL 600.
FL 450.
FL 500.

16. (Refer to the Airspace figure above) What is the base of the Class A airspace?

12,000 feet AGL.
14,500 feet MSL.
FL 180.

17. The maximum indicated airspeed that an aircraft may be flown in Class B airspace, after departing the primary airport, while at 1,700 feet AGL and 3.5 nautical miles from the airport is

200 knots.
230 knots.
250 knots.

18. What restriction applies to a large, turbine-powered airplane operating to or from a primary airport in Class B airspace?

Must not exceed 200 knots within Class B airspace.
Must operate above the floor when within lateral limits of Class B airspace.
Must operate in accordance with IFR procedures regardless of weather conditions.

19. Why are certain areas that start 3 nautical miles from the coastline of the U.S. and extend outward, classified as Warning Areas?

To inform pilots of participating aircraft to maintain extreme vigilance while conducting flight within the area.
To warn all aircraft pilots that flying within the area may be extremely hazardous to aircraft and occupants.
To warn pilots of nonparticipating aircraft of a potential danger within the area.

20. What is the purpose of MOA's?

To protect military aircraft operations from civil aircraft.
To separate military training activities from IFR traffic.
To separate military training activities from both IFR and VFR traffic.

21. Who is responsible for collision avoidance in an MOA?

Military controllers.
ATC controllers.
Each pilot.

22. Which aeronautical chart depicts Military Training Routes (MTR) above 1,500 feet?

IFR Low Altitude En Route Chart.
IFR High Altitude En Route Chart.
IFR Planning Chart.
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