Part 107 airspace and sectional chart practice questions

Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports in terms of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.

The configuration of each Class B airspace area is individually tailored and consists of a surface area and two or more layers (some Class B airspace areas resemble upside-down wedding cakes)

A remote pilot must receive authorization from ATC before operating in the Class B airspace.

the airspace usually consists of a 5 NM radius core surface area that extends from the surface up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation, and a 10 NM radius shelf area that extends no lower than 1,200 feet up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation

Generally, Class D airspace extends upward from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.

JACQUELINE COCHRAN RGNL (TRM) ASOS 118.325 minus114 *L 85 123.0 Ⓒ

Class E (sfc) Airspace

Class E Surface (SFC) Airspace is symbolized with a magenta dashed line.

Class E surface areas extend upward from the surface to a designated altitude, or to the adjacent or overlying controlled airspace.

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

[48] GENERAL WM J FOX AIRFIELD (WJF)

Ceiling of Class D Airspace in hundreds of feet (A minus ceiling value indicates surface up to but not including that value.)

Class D Airspace is identified with a blue dashed line.

Generally, Class D airspace extends upward from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL)

MINOT INTL (MOT) CT - 118.2 ★ C ASOS 118.725 1716 *L 77 122.95

Class D Airspace is identified with a blue dashed line.

Generally, Class D airspace extends upward from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL)

Prohibited and restricted areas are regulatory special use airspace and are established in 14 CFR part 73 through the rulemaking process.

Warning areas, MOAs, alert areas, CFAs, and national security areas (NSA) are nonregulatory special use airspace.

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in prohibited or restricted areas unless that person has permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate.

BRISTOL MOA

*Alert Area and Military Operations Area (MOA)

SUA areas are shown in their entirety (within the limits of the chart), even when they overlap, adjoin, or when an area is designated within another area. The areas are identified by type and identifying name/number, and are positioned either within or immediately adjacent to the area.

MOAs consist of airspace of defined vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain military training activities from IFR traffic.

Procedures relating to parachute jump areas are contained in 14 CFR part 105. Tabulations of parachute jump areas in the U.S. are contained in the Chart Supplement.

Parachute jump aircraft operations are published in the Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory). Sites that are used frequently are depicted on sectional charts.

Special use airspace descriptions (except CFAs) are contained in FAA Order JO 7400.10, Special Use Airspace.

The primary purpose of the ATC system is to prevent a collision between aircraft operating in the system and to organize and expedite the flow of traffic.

The ability to provide additional services is limited by many factors, such as the volume of traffic, frequency congestion, quality of radar, controller workload, higher priority duties

The minimum flight visibility, as observed from the location of the control station must be no less than 3 statute miles.

flight visibility means the average slant distance from the control station at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day

Section 107.51—Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft.

Section 107.29 does not require small unmanned aircraft operating during the day to have illuminated small unmanned aircraft anti-collision lighting.

Lighting is generally not effective for mitigating risk of collision during daytime operations.

Remote pilots may exercise their discretion, however, and elect to have lighting on during all daytime operations.

The small unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision.

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system during periods of civil twilight unless the small unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles

Part 107 sUAS operators can request airspace authorizations via Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) or DroneZone to fly within Class B, Class C, Class D or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport.

as well as increases their situational awareness.

A high percentage of near midair collisions occur below 8,000 feet AGL and within 30 miles of an airport.

When these activities become known to the FAA, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) are issued to inform the aviation community of the events.

Pilots should consult NOTAMs or the Chart Supplement for information regarding these activities.

Pilots should be aware that illumination from these laser operations are able to create temporary vision impairment miles from the actual location.

Pilots should make themselves aware of where these activities are being conducted and avoid these areas if possible.

NOTAMs that are general in nature and not tied to a specific airport/facility (for example, flight advisories and restrictions, open duration special security instructions, and special flight rules areas) are briefed solely by pilot request.

Airway NOTAMs, procedural NOTAMs, and NOTAMs that are general in nature and not tied to a specific airport/facility (for example, flight advisories and restrictions, open duration special security instructions, and special flight rules areas) are briefed solely by pilot request.

Pilots may obtain the following from flight service station briefers upon request

A review of airway NOTAMs, procedural NOTAMs, and NOTAMs that are general in nature and not tied to a specific airport/facility (for example, flight advisories and restrictions, open duration special security instructions, and special flight rules areas)

Perform preflight check of all aircraft lights, interior

and exterior, for a night flight. Carry at least two

flashlights—one for exterior preflight and a smaller

one that can be dimmed and kept nearby.

In some locations, the supporting structures of overhead transmission lines are equipped with unique sequence flashing white strobe light systems to indicate that there are wires between the structures.

The flash sequence for the wire support structures will be middle, top, and bottom with all lights on the same level flashing simultaneously.

These lights flash in a middle, top, lower light sequence at approximately 60 flashes per minute.

High intensity flashing white lights are also employed to identify tall structures, such as chimneys and towers, as obstructions to air navigation.

Where more than one level is used the vertical banks flash simultaneously.

They are typically lit with medium-intensity, flashing red lights, placed as high as possible on the turbine nacelle (not the blade tips)

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Elevation of the top above mean sea level 2049 Height above ground (1149)

The AGL height is in parentheses below the MSL elevation.

At and below 200 feet AGL there are numerous power lines, antenna towers, etc., that are not marked and lighted and/or charted as obstructions and, therefore, may not be seen in time to avoid a collision.

Additionally, new obstructions may not be on current charts because the information was not received prior to the FAA publishing the chart.

Not all aircraft are equipped with lights and some pilots may not have their lights turned on.

Although turning on aircraft lights does enhance the see-and-avoid concept, pilots should not become complacent about keeping a sharp lookout for other aircraft.

An aircraft anti-collision light system can use one or more rotating beacons and/or strobe lights, be colored either red or white

The FAA has a voluntary pilot safety program, Operation Lights On, to enhance the see-and-avoid concept.

Pilots are further encouraged to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night