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WorksheetsID10 1.03 Airspace Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is Airspace?
The land area controlled by a country
The three-dimensional portion of the atmosphere above a country's territory, including its territorial waters
The space beyond Earth's atmosphere
The designated flight paths for commercial airlines
What constitutes the horizontal boundary of a nation's airspace?
The extent of the populated areas within the nation
The nation's borders and territorial waters
The economic zones exclusive to the nation
The airspace above international waters
How far do territorial waters extend from a nation's coastline, contributing to its airspace boundary?
24 miles
12 miles
50 miles
100 miles
What is the name of the line established by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale that defines the boundary of outer space?
The Armstrong Line
The International Date Line
The Karman Line
The Space Equator
At what altitude has the Karman line been established?
100 km (62 mi)
50 km (31 mi)
120 km (75 mi)
80 km (50 mi)
Who regulates the entire National Airspace System (NAS) in the United States?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The United States Air Force (USAF)
What are some of the duties of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
Managing national parks and wildlife refuges
Issuing and enforcing aircraft manufacturing, operation, and maintenance regulations
Regulating interstate commerce and transportation
Overseeing national defense and military operations
What is the primary purpose of the FAA?
To promote the airline industry's profitability
To manage air traffic control for all countries
To keep flying safe in the U.S.
To conduct aerospace research and development
What does the NAS consist of?
Only controlled airspace
Only uncontrolled airspace
Both controlled and uncontrolled airspace, domestic and oceanic
Only domestic airspace
How many square miles of airspace does the NAS encompass?
More than 15 million square miles
More than 29 million square miles
More than 50 million square miles
More than 10 million square miles
What is the approximate number of flights and passengers the NAS system handles?
More than 25,000 flights and 1.5 million passengers
More than 35,000 flights and 2.0 million passengers
More than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers
More than 55,000 flights and 3.5 million passengers
Who must operate safely within the NAS?
Only commercial pilots
Only civil aircraft pilots
Only military pilots
All pilots, including drone pilots
What classes is controlled airspace divided into?
Clases F, G, H, I, J
Clases A, B, C, D, E
Clases L, M, N, O, P
Clases V, W, X, Y, Z
What characterizes uncontrolled airspace?
Air traffic controllers are actively communicating with, directing and separating all air traffic.
Air traffic controllers are directing air traffic only at specific altitudes.
Air traffic controllers are not directing air traffic within their boundaries.
Uncontrolled airspace is around all airports.
What is required for an aircraft to operate in Class C airspace?
No specific requirements.
Requires 2-way radio contact with ATC (Air Traffic Control).
Must be conducted under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Found near a smaller airport with an operational control tower.
Which airspace classification surrounds the nation's busiest airports?
Class A (Alpha)
Class B (Bravo)
Class C (Charlie)
Class D (Delta)
Class E (Echo) airspace is defined as:
Airspace that requires 2-way radio contact with ATC.
Airspace found near a smaller airport with an operational control tower.
Controlled airspace not classified as A, B, C, or D.
Airspace conducted under instrument flight rules (IFR).
What is the maximum altitude at which sUAS pilots can fly without needing an altitude waiver in Class G airspace?
400 ft. AGL
1,200 ft. AGL
700 ft. AGL
14,500 MSL
Which classes of airspace are considered "controlled airspace"?
Class G only
Class A, B, C, D, and E
Class B, C, and D only
Class E and G only
Is FAA authorization required to fly drones in Class G airspace under Part 107?
Yes, always
No, but situational awareness is important
Yes, but only above 400 ft. AGL
No, authorization is never required
Where can operators apply for an authorization to fly drones in controlled airspace under Part 107?
www.faa.gov/DroneZone
Local air traffic control facility
FAA Headquarters
B4UFLY app
Which of the following is true about Class G airspace?
A) Air Traffic Control (ATC) is provided.
B) No visual flight rules are required.
C) sUAS operators will typically operate in Class G airspace.
D) It is a controlled airspace.
What must be followed in Class G airspace?
Maximum visual flight rules
Instrument flight rules
No specific flight rules
Minimum visual flight rules
