Understanding Airspace Review / Drone 1

Which class of airspace is outlined by a solid blue line and surrounds the nation's busiest airports?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

What is the starting altitude for Class A airspace?

• 10,000 feet MSL

• 14,500 feet MSL

• 18,000 feet MSL

• 24,000 feet MSL

Which type of airspace requires two-way radio communication or prior authorization from ATC and is depicted by solid magenta lines?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

What is the radius of the inner surface of Class C airspace?

• 3 Nautical Miles

• 5 Nautical Miles

• 10 Nautical Miles

• 20 Nautical Miles

Which type of airspace is not depicted on the chart and does not require two-way communication or ATC authorization?

• Class A

• Class E

• Class G

• Class D

What does a magenta shading on a sectional chart indicate about Class E airspace?

• Starts at the surface

• Starts at 700 feet AGL

• Starts at 1,200 feet AGL

• Starts at 14,500 feet AGL

Which type of airspace is denoted by a blue fence and requires authorization from the controlling agency due to unusual hazards?

• Alert Areas

• Restricted Areas

• Warning Areas

• Military Operations Area

What is the purpose of Military Operations Area (MOA) airspace?

• To separate military training activities from IFR traffic

• To provide a safe zone for drone operations

• To restrict all civilian aircraft

• To allow for commercial airline training

What is the significance of a dashed blue line on a sectional chart?

• Class A airspace

• Class B airspace

• Class C airspace

• Class D airspace

Which type of NOTAM contains regulatory information such as temporary flight restrictions?

• FDC NOTAM

• Local NOTAM

• International NOTAM

• Weather NOTAM