Stage 1 GL 13 Airspace TEST

What are the VFR flight visibility and cloud clearance minimums when you are operating at 7,500 feet MSL in Class E airspace?

-Three statute miles -500 feet below clouds -1,000 feet above clouds -2,000 feet horizontal from clouds

What is the normal vertical boundary of Class B airspace?

10,000 feet MSL

What is the floor of Class A airspace?

18,000 feet MSL

What is the normal ceiling of Class C airspace?

4,000 feet AGL

statement regarding other airspace areas.

A national security area (NSA) designates an area where pilots are requested to avoid flight for increased security of ground facilities

true statement regarding TFRs

A standing NOTAM applies to any major league baseball, NFL, or NCAA division one football game, or any major motor speedway event, that prohibits all aircraft operations at or below 3,000 AGL within a 3 NM radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people.

What equipment is required for VFR operations in Class B airspace?

A two-way radio and a Mode C transponder

What are the six primary classes of airspace over the United States?

A, B, C, D, E, and G

Under what plan might special security instructions be issued during a defense emergency?

ADIZ

What is the primary difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace?

ATC exercises control over controlled airspace, but not normally over uncontrolled airspace.

In which type of special use airspace might you find parachute jumping, glider towing, or high concentrations of student pilot training?

Alert Area

Which are requirements for operating under VFR near and within the Washington DC SFRA?

Between 60 NM and 30 NM from the Washington (DCA) VOR—FAA Special Awareness Training; maximum speed of 230 knots

You are planning to land at a Class C airport. What is your first step?

Establish two-way radio communication with ATC prior to entering the area.

Which is a correct action to take if you penetrate an area with security-related flight restrictions and are intercepted by U.S. military or law enforcement aircraft?

Follow instructions from the intercepting aircraft given by visual signals or radio communications until positively released.

What are the dimensions of Victor airways?

Four nautical miles on either side of the airway centerline, from 1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL

Prior to departing an airport in Class B airspace, what information should you provide to ATC?

Intended altitude and route

What minimum type of transponder is required when operating in Class C airspace?

Mode C

You would like to land at a Class C airport. Currently, the visibility is reported as one statute mile. Can you land at this airport using basic VFR weather minimums?

No

What minimum weather conditions are required for aircraft operating under special VFR clearances?

One-mile flight visibility and clear of clouds

What is the VFR weather minimum for Class B airspace with regard to clouds?

Remain clear of clouds

Select the true statement regarding obtaining TFR information.

TFRs are established by NOTAMs, which contain information such as the TFR area dimensions and effective altitudes, type or reason for the TFR, and operating restrictions and requirements.

How far can you expect Class G airspace to extend above the surface of a mountain peak with an elevation of 14,128 feet MSL?

The Class G airspace extends 1,500 feet AGL (15,628 MSL) above the surface of the mountain peak.

Which statement about the lateral boundary of Class D airspace is correct?

The lateral boundary of Class D airspace can include extensions for instrument procedures.

What is the minimum VFR flight visibility requirement in Class D airspace?

Three statute miles

What is the purpose of a VFR corridor?

To help pilots navigate through Class B airspace without having to communicate with ATC

What type of special use airspace extends three nautical miles outward off the coast of the United States?

Warning Area

When can you fly in a prohibited area?

When cleared by the controlling agency

A military jet appears to your left, and after a short time, performs an abrupt a 90° turn without crossing your flight path. What does this mean and what is the correct response?

You are free to go. Rock your wings to acknowledge and proceed on course.

statement regarding pilot requirements for Class A airspace

You cannot fly VFR in Class A airspace.

Which operating procedures apply when you operate in Class E airspace?

You do not have to meet any certification requirements when flying VFR in Class E airspace.

You are operating above 1,200 feet AGL but below 10,000 feet MSL. What is the minimum distance from clouds that you must maintain while flying in Class G airspace?

You must operate at least 500 feet below clouds, 1,000 feet above clouds, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

You are planning to depart from a Class D satellite airport that does not have a control tower. When must you contact the primary airport control tower?

You should contact the control tower at the primary airport as soon as practicable after takeoff.