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FAA Private Pilot Airspace and Charts

Airspace classifications and sectional chart symbols tested on the FAA Private Pilot written exam.

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40 basic cards for Private Pilot Written Aviation. It opens with "What is the altitude range for Class A airspace?" and "What equipment is required to operate in Class A airspace?". More Professional Certifications decks are listed below.

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What is the altitude range for Class A airspace?
Show answer18,000 feet MSL and above
What equipment is required to operate in Class A airspace?
Show answerTransponder with Mode C altitude encoding capability
Class B airspace surrounds which airports?
Show answerMajor commercial airports (like Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles)
What is required to enter Class B airspace?
Show answerSpecific clearance from Class B ATC before entering, Mode C transponder, two-way radio communication
What are the minimum VFR visibility requirements in Class B airspace?
Show answer3 statute miles visibility
Class C airspace surrounds which type of airports?
Show answerAirports with operating control towers and significant instrument traffic
What is required to enter Class C airspace?
Show answerEstablish two-way radio communication with Class C ATC and maintain it throughout
What are the minimum VFR visibility requirements in Class C airspace?
Show answer3 statute miles visibility
Class D airspace surrounds which type of airports?
Show answerAirports with an operating control tower
What radio communication is required in Class D airspace?
Show answerEstablish two-way radio communication with the tower before entering
Class E airspace is also called what?
Show answerControlled airspace
What are the minimum VFR visibility requirements in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
Show answer3 statute miles visibility
What are the minimum cloud clearance requirements in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
Show answer1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontal
Class G airspace is also called what?
Show answerUncontrolled airspace
What are the minimum VFR visibility requirements in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL?
Show answer1 statute mile visibility

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