Airspace

Question 1

What are VFR class B cloud and visibility requirements?

Answer 1

3 miles visibility and clear of clouds

Question 2

Is a mode C transponder required in class D airspace?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What are the different types of class E airspace?

Answer 3

SETVODA

• Surface - dashed magenta lines - 0-700 AGL
• Extension - to protect IFR traffic - also dashed magenta
• Transition - starting at 700 AGL - faded magenta lines
• Victor Airway
• Offshore - blue zipper line
• Domestic en route - sharp side of magenta lines - 1200-17999 MSL
• Above - 14500-17999 MSL

Question 4

Class G visibility and cloud clearance during day and night?

Answer 4

Day
- Surface to 1200 AGL - 1 mile and clear of clouds
- 1200 AGL to 10000 MSL - 1152
Night - 3152

Question 5

Name and define the different types of special use airspace.

Answer 5

MCPRAWN

• Military operations area (MOA) - magenta hash marks - Permission is not required to enter
• Controlled firing - not shown on sectionals - firing will cease when radar detects an incoming aircraft
• Prohibited - Wide blue border with sharp outer edge - cannot enter!
• Restricted - Wide blue line of hash marks - flight through may be possible when not active, but must get permission from controlling agency
• Alert - Blue border - don’t need permission
• Warning - Hazardous area that lies over international waters, beyond 3 mile limit
• National security (TFR) - sporting events, presidential events, etc.

Question 6

Which airspace falls under the “other airspace” category?

Answer 6

• Terminal radar service area (TRSA)
• Military training routes
• Wildlife refuge