AIMs 3-4 to 6-3-1

You are planning a cross-country flight that will take you through Class A airspace. According to AIM 3-2, which of the following requirements must you meet to legally operate in Class A airspace?

• You must be flying a glider or balloon.

• You must be flying VFR only.

• You must have a Mode C transponder and an altitude encoding altimeter.

• You must maintain visual contact with the ground at all times.

Which of the following statements is true regarding flight operations in Class A airspace according to AIM 3-2?

• Pilots are required to establish two-way radio communication with ATC before entering Class A airspace.

• Visual flight rules (VFR) are permitted in Class A airspace as long as the pilot maintains visual contact with the ground.

• Aircraft operating in Class A airspace are not required to be equipped with an altimeter.

• Class A airspace extends from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL.

You are planning to fly into a Class B airspace. According to AIM 3-2, which of the following requirements must you meet before entering Class B airspace?

• Your aircraft must be equipped with a Mode S transponder.

• You must obtain a clearance from ATC to enter Class B airspace.

• You must file an IFR flight plan regardless of weather conditions.

• You must maintain a minimum altitude of 10,000 feet MSL within Class B airspace.

You are flying VFR near a Class B airspace and wish to transition through it. According to AIM 3-2, which of the following is true regarding VFR flight in Class B airspace?

• You do not need ATC clearance if you remain clear of the cloud layers.

• You are required to maintain a speed of at least 180 knots.

• You must have a Mode C transponder and two-way radio communication.

• VFR flights are not allowed in Class B airspace under any circumstances.

You are planning a VFR flight that will take you through Class C airspace. According to AIM 3-2, which of the following is required for VFR flight in Class C airspace?

• You must file an IFR flight plan.

• You must establish two-way radio communication with ATC before entering the airspace.

• You must have a Mode S transponder.

• You must maintain an altitude of at least 5,000 feet above the surface.

You are flying VFR near a Class C airspace and intend to pass through it. According to AIM 3-2, which of the following is NOT a requirement for operating in Class C airspace?

• You must receive an explicit clearance from ATC to enter.

• Your aircraft must be equipped with a Mode C transponder.

• You must establish two-way radio communication with ATC before entering.

• You must maintain an altitude that ensures you remain clear of clouds.

You are planning to fly VFR into a Class D airspace. According to AIM 3-2, which of the following is required for operating in Class D airspace?

• You must maintain a minimum altitude of 3,000 feet AGL within the airspace.

• You must establish two-way radio communication with the control tower before entering the airspace.

• Your aircraft must be equipped with a Mode S transponder.

• You must obtain a special VFR clearance to enter the airspace during daylight hours.

Do some class E airspace have non-towered airports

(YES/NO)

• No

• Yes

You are planning a cross-country VFR flight and notice that your planned route passes through a prohibited area. According to AIM 3-4-2, which of the following actions should you take?

• Fly directly over the prohibited area at an altitude above 10,000 feet MSL to ensure separation.

• Contact the controlling agency for permission to enter the prohibited area.

• Alter your flight plan to avoid the prohibited area entirely.

• Maintain radio silence while transiting the prohibited area to avoid detection.

You are planning a VFR flight along the coast and notice that your route skirts the edge of a warning area. According to AIM 3-4-4, which of the following statements is true regarding warning areas?

• Warning areas are only active during daylight hours, so no action is required if flying at night.

• You must obtain a clearance from the controlling agency before entering a warning area.

• Warning areas extend from three nautical miles outward from the coast of the United States.

• Warning areas are established for the purpose of containing activities that could be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.