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Airspace and Navigation
US Airspace and Navigation Study Aid for FAA Knowledge Test
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06/01/2016
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Class D Airpsace
 Definition
Around an airport with a control tower not associated with class B or C airspace.
Term
Part Time Class D Airspace
 Definition
Only classified as Class D airspace when Control Tower is operating. Becomes Class E or class E/G when tower not in operation.
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Class D Color Indicator
 Definition
Blue Dashed Circle on Sectional Chart
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Class D Flight Visibilty
 Definition
3 Statute Miles (D)
Term
Class D Cloud Clearance
 Definition
152 - 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontally. (D)
Term
Class C Airspace
 Definition
Consists of Surface Area and Shelf Area
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Class C Surface Area
 Definition
5-NM Radius from primary airport extending from surface to 4,000 ft above airport.
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Class C Shelf Area
 Definition
5 to 10 NM from primary airport extending from 1,200 ft to 4,000 ft.
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Class C Outer Area
 Definition
Area surrounding class C airspace. Not classified as class C. Normal Radius is 20 NM from Primary Airport.
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Class C Minimum Equipment
 Definition
4096 Code Transponder, Mode C (altitude encoding) capability, and two way radio communication.
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Class C Communication
 Definition
Two way radio communication prior to entering. No clearance required.
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Control Tower Communication
 Definition
Two way radio communication required for landings and takeoffs at all tower controlled airports, regardless of weather.
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Class D Satellite Airport Communication
 Definition
Must establish two way radio communication with primary airports control tower.
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Class C Satellite Airport Communication
 Definition
Must contact ATC as soon as practical after takeoff.
Term
Class C Color Indicator
 Definition
Solid Magenta Lines
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Class C Flight Visibility
 Definition
3 Statute Miles (C)
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Class C Cloud Clearance
 Definition
152 - 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontally. (C)
Term
Class B Color Indicator
 Definition
Heavy Solid Blue Lines
Term
Class B Flight Visibility
 Definition
3 Statue Miles (B)
Term
Class B Cloud Clearance
 Definition
Clear of Clouds
Term
Class E Color Indicator - Lower Limit at Surface
 Definition
Dashed Magenta
Term
Class E Flight Visibility Below 10,000 MSL
 Definition
3 Statute Miles (E)
Term
Class E Flight Visibility Above 10,000 MSL
 Definition
5 Statute Miles (E)
Term
Class E Cloud Clearance Above 10,000 MSL
 Definition
111 - 1,000 ft above, 1,000 ft below, 1,000 ft horizontally.
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Class E Cloud Clearance Below 10,000 MSL
 Definition
152 - 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 horizontally (E)
Term
Class G Flight Visibility All altitudes, Day
 Definition
1 Statute Mile
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Class G Flight Visibility all altitudes, Night
 Definition
3 Statue Miles (G)
Term
Class G Cloud Clearance Above 1,200 AGL, Day or Night
 Definition
152 - 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontally. (GA)
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Class G Cloud Clearance Below 1,200 AGL, Night
 Definition
152 - 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontally. (GB)
Term
Class G Cloud Clearance Below 1,200 AGL, Day
 Definition
Clear of Clouds (GB)
Term
Restricted Area Color Indicator
 Definition
Wide blue line of hash marks and sharp outer edge.
Term
Prohibited Area Color Indicator
 Definition
Wide blue border with sharp outer edge.
Term
Class G Airpsace
 Definition
All navigable airspace not otherwise classified.
Term
Class E Lower Limit 700 ft AGL Color Indicator
 Definition
Shaded Magenta Lines
Term
Class E Lower Limit 1,200 ft AGL Color Indicator
 Definition
Shaded Blue Lines
Term
Class E Lower Limit 1,200 ft Federal Airways Color Indicator
 Definition
Blue lines between VOR facilities labeled with V followed by numbers. ex. V-120
Term
Class E Lower Limit Specific Altitude
 Definition
Blue "Zipper" Marks.
Term
Class C Vertical Limits
 Definition
Indicated on chart within each circle and expressed in 100's of feet MSL. Top limit over lower limit.
Term
Class B Vertical Limits
 Definition
Same as Class C. (VL)
Term
Class B Minimum Equipment
 Definition
Same as Class C. (ME)
Term
Military Training Routes (MTR)
 Definition
Established below 10,000 ft MSL for operations at speeds in excess of 250 kts.
Term
Restricted Areas
 Definition
Existence of unusual, often invisible hazards to aircraft, such as aerial gunnery, guided missiles, etc.
Term
Warning Areas
 Definition
Contain activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft, such as aerial gunnery, guided missiles, etc. Extends 3 SM out from US Coast. May be over domestic or international areas.
Term
Military Operations Areas
 Definition
Areas of military training activities. Contact FSS to determine hours of operation. Contact controlling agency to gain clearance.
Term
Airport Unicom Frequency
 Definition
Shown after or under runway length.
Term
Controlled Airport Tower Frequency
 Definition
Shown under airport name and above runway information.
Term
NFCT Airport
 Definition
Non Federal Control Tower Airport.
Term
Star shaped Symbol Above Airport Symbol
 Definition
Indicates rotating Beacon from sunset to sunrise.
Term
L*
 Definition
Airport Lighting limitations, refer to A/FD.
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