Airspace 1
PA.I.E.K1 Types of airspace/airspace classes and associated requirements and limitations.
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1. What are the basic VFR weather minima required to takeoff from the Onawa, IA (K36) airport during the day? (Refer to Figure 78: Sectional Chart Excerpt)
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-1-4) Onawa, IA, (K36) airport is surrounded by Class G airspace. The VFR weather minima in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL (regardless of MSL altitude) is 1 statute mile of visibility and clear of clouds.
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2. What type of ADS-B equipment is required in Class A airspace?
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.227) Aircraft operating in Class A airspace are required to have ADS-B Out equipment installed that operates on the frequency of 1090 MHz.
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3. When is Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment required?
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.225) ADS-B Out equipment must be installed for all operations (1) in Class A airspace; (2) above the ceiling and within the lateral boundaries of Class B and C airspace (within the Mode C veil where applicable); and (3) in Class E airspace within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia at and above 10,000 ft. MSL, excluding the airspace at and below 2,500 ft. above the surface. It is also required over the Gulf of Mexico at and above 3,000 ft. MSL within 12 NM of the United States coastline.
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4. Which of the following flights may be made without ADS-B Out equipment installed?
Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.225) A VFR flight that departs a Class D airport, cruises in Class E airspace at 7,500 ft. MSL, and arrives at another Class D airport may be made without ADS-B Out equipment installed because ADS-B Out is not required in Class D airspace or Class E airspace below 10,000 ft. MSL. ADS-B Out equipment must be installed for all operations (1) in Class A, B, and C airspace; (2) above the ceiling and within the lateral boundaries of Class B and Class C airspace; and (3) in Class E airspace within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia at and above 10,000 ft. MSL, excluding the airspace at and below 2,500 ft. above the surface.
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5. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out is mandated for aircraft operations in
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.225) ADS-B Out equipment must be installed for all operations (1) in Class A, B, and C airspace; (2) above the ceiling and within the lateral boundaries of Class B and Class C airspace; and (3) in Class E airspace within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia at and above 10,000 ft. MSL, excluding the airspace at and below 2,500 ft. above the surface.
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6. Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which aircraft may be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.117) Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which an airplane may be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is 200 knots (230 MPH).
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7. When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.117) No person may operate an airplane in the airspace underlying Class B airspace at an indicated airspeed of more than 200 knots (230 MPH).
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8. Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.117) Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, no person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots (288 MPH).
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9. When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.117) No person may operate an airplane in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace at an indicated airspeed of more than 200 knots (230 MPH).
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10. From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 4-1-17) Pilots of departing VFR aircraft are encouraged to request radar traffic information by notifying ground control on initial contact with their request and proposed direction of flight.
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11. Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR Part 71) Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending from 1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet.
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12. What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-4) To operate within Class C airspace, the aircraft must have 1. Two-way radio communications equipment, 2. A 4096-code transponder, 3. An encoding altimeter, and 4. ADS-B Out equipment that either operates on the frequency of 1090 MHz or operates using a UAT on the frequency of 978 MHz.
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13. What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?
Answer (B) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-3) To operate within Class B airspace, the aircraft must have 1. Two-way radio communications equipment, 2. A 4096-code transponder, 3. An encoding altimeter, and 4. ADS-B Out equipment.
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14. What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace?
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.157) To operate within Class D airspace under special VFR clearance, visibility must be at least 1 statute mile. There is no ceiling requirement, but the aircraft must remain clear of clouds.
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15. What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?
Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.157) To operate under special VFR within Class D airspace at night, the pilot must be instrument rated and the airplane must be IFR equipped.
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16. No person may operate an airplane within Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless the
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.157) To operate under special VFR within Class D airspace at night, the pilot must be instrument rated and the airplane equipped for instrument flight.
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17. A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.157) To operate within Class D airspace under special VFR clearance, visibility must be at least 1 statute mile. There is no ceiling requirement, but the aircraft must remain clear of clouds.
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18. What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.157) When special VFR is needed, the pilot should contact the Air Traffic Control Tower to receive a departure clearance in Class D airspace.
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19. Your VFR flight will be conducted above 10,000 ft. MSL in Class E airspace. What is the minimum flight visibility?
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) At or above 10,000 ft. MSL in Class E airspace requires at least 5 SM flight visibility.
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20. Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the visibility and ceiling to be at least
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are a 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 statute miles visibility.
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21. During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) Outside controlled airspace (i.e., Class G airspace) at altitudes above 1,200 feet AGL and less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is 500 feet.
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22. During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is
Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) Controlled airspace is the generic term for Class A, B, C, D, or E airspace. Only in Class C, D, or below 10,000 feet MSL in Class E airspace is the minimum horizontal distance from clouds for VFR flight required to be 2,000 feet. NOTE: AGL altitudes are not used in controlled airspace. In Class E airspace, the visibility and distance from clouds are given for (1) below 10,000 feet MSL and (2) at or above 10,000 feet MSL.
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23. Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours is
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) Outside controlled airspace (i.e., Class G airspace) at altitudes above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight during the day is 1 statute mile.
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24. During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) During operations in Class G airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is 1,000 feet. NOTE: The FAA question fails to specify what type of airspace. Since AGL altitudes are not used in controlled airspace (Class A, B, C, D, and E), that implies Class G airspace.
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25. No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the
Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) No person may take off or land an aircraft at any airport that lies within Class D airspace under basic VFR unless the ground visibility is 3 statute miles. If ground visibility is not reported, flight visibility during landing or takeoff, or while operating in the traffic pattern, must be at least 3 statute miles.
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26. Unless otherwise authorized, which situation requires Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)?
Answer (B) is correct. (FAA-H-8083-3C Chap 3) ADS-B equipment that meets the requirements of 14 CFR 91.227 is required above the ceiling and within the lateral boundaries of a Class C airspace area designated for an airport upward to 10,000 ft. MSL.
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27. During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) Controlled airspace is the generic term for Class A, B, C, D, or E airspace. Only in Class C, D, or below 10,000 feet MSL in Class E airspace are the minimum flight visibility and vertical distance from clouds for VFR flight required to be 3 SM, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the clouds. NOTE: AGL altitudes are not used in controlled airspace. In Class E airspace, the visibility and distance from clouds are given for (1) below 10,000 feet MSL and (2) at or above 10,000 feet MSL.
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28. During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for day VFR flight is
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) One statute mile is the minimum day flight visibility in Class G airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL.
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29. During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) When operating outside controlled airspace (i.e., Class G airspace) at night at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility is 3 statute miles.
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30. What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) Below 1,200 feet AGL in Class G airspace during daylight hours, the VFR weather minimum is 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds.
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31. The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) An airway includes that Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet AGL to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL. The minimum distance from clouds below 10,000 feet MSL in Class E airspace is 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
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32. What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) An airway includes that Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet AGL to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL. The minimum flight visibility for VFR flight operations in Class E airspace less than 10,000 feet MSL is 3 statute miles.
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33. For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is
Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) For VFR flight operations in Class G airspace at altitudes more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is 1 statute mile. NOTE: The FAA question fails to specify what type of airspace. Since AGL altitudes are not used in controlled airspace (Class A, B, C, D, or E), that implies Class G airspace.
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34. VFR flight in controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL requires a minimum visibility and vertical cloud clearance of
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) Controlled airspace is the generic term for Class A, B, C, D, or E airspace. Only in Class C, D, or below 10,000 feet MSL in Class E airspace are the minimum flight visibility and vertical distance from cloud for VFR flight required to be 3 statute miles, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the clouds. NOTE: AGL altitudes are not used in controlled airspace. In Class E airspace, the visibility and distance from clouds are given for (1) below 10,000 feet MSL and (2) at or above 10,000 feet MSL.
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35. The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is
Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.155) Controlled airspace is the generic term for Class A, B, C, D, or E airspace. Of these, only in Class E airspace is the minimum flight visibility 5 statute miles for VFR flights at or above 10,000 feet MSL. NOTE: In Class E airspace, the visibility and distance from clouds are given for (1) below 10,000 feet MSL and (2) at or above 10,000 feet MSL.
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36. In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.135) Class A airspace (from 18,000 ft. MSL up to and including FL 600) requires operation under IFR at specific flight levels assigned by ATC. Accordingly, VFR flights are prohibited.
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37. You would like to enter Class B airspace and contact the approach controller. The controller responds to your initial radio call with “N125HF standby.” May you enter the Class B airspace?
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.131, AIM Para 3-2-3) In order to operate an aircraft within a Class B airspace, pilots must receive an ATC clearance from the ATC facility having jurisdiction for that area before entering the Class B airspace.
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38. The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are
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39. What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 91.131) No person may take off or land aircraft at an airport within Class B airspace or operate an aircraft within Class B airspace unless they are at least a private pilot or, if a student pilot certificate holder, they have the appropriate logbook endorsement required by 14 CFR 61.95.
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40. What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 91.131) No person may take off or land aircraft at an airport within Class B airspace or operate an aircraft within Class B airspace unless they are at least a private pilot or, if a student pilot certificate holder, they have the appropriate logbook endorsement required by 14 CFR 61.95.
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41. With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the surface upward to 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with
Answer (C) is correct. (14 CFR 91.131) All aircraft within 30 nautical miles of a Class B primary airport must be equipped with an operable transponder having either Mode S or 4096-code capability with Mode C automatic altitude reporting capability. The exception is any aircraft that was not originally certificated with an engine-driven electrical system or that has not subsequently been certified with such a system installed, balloon, or glider may conduct operations in the airspace within 30 nautical miles of a Class B airspace primary airport provided such operations are conducted (1) outside any Class A, Class B, or Class C airspace area; and (2) below the altitude of the ceiling of a Class B or Class C airspace area or 10,000 feet MSL, whichever is lower.
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42. The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-4) The vertical limit (ceiling) of Class C airspace is normally 4,000 feet above the primary airport elevation.
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43. Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?
Answer (A) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-4) Prior to entering Class C airspace, a pilot must contact and establish communication with approach control on the appropriate frequency.
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44. All operations within Class C airspace must be in
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-4) Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, an operable radar beacon transponder with altitude reporting equipment is required.
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45. Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-4) Aircraft departing from a satellite airport within Class C airspace with an operating control tower must establish and maintain two-way radio communication with the control tower and thereafter as instructed by ATC. When departing a satellite airport without an operating control tower, the pilot must contact and maintain two-way radio communication with ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff.
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46. The radius of the procedural outer area of Class C airspace is normally
Answer (B) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-4) A 20-NM radius procedural outer area surrounds the primary airport in Class C airspace. This area is not charted and generally does not require action from the pilot.
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47. Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only
Answer (B) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-5) A Class D airspace area is automatically in effect when and only when the associated part-time control tower is in operation regardless of weather conditions, availability of radar services, or time of day. Airports with part-time operating towers only have a part-time Class D airspace area.
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48. The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-5) The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based upon the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
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49. A 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 the
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-5) Each pilot departing a non-tower satellite airport, within Class D airspace, must establish and maintain two-way radio communications with the primary airport’s control tower as soon as practicable after departing.
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50. When a control tower located on an airport within Class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 3-2-5) When a tower ceases operation, the Class D airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class G and E.
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