PPL Airspace

Under what condition, if any, may pilots fly through a restricted area?

• When flying on airways with an ATC clearance.

• With the controlling agency's authorization.

• Regulations do not allow this.

Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

• Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.

• Contact the tower and request permission to enter.

• Contact the FSS for traffic advisories.

Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from

• 700 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.

• 1,200 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.

• the surface up to and including 18,000 feet MSL.

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The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

• the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace.

• 5 statute miles from the geographical center of the primary airport.

• the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?

• The pilot must file a flight plan prior to departure.

• The pilot must monitor ATC until clear of the Class C airspace.

• The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff.

What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?

• Two-way radio communications equipment and a 4096-code transponder.

• Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and DME.

• Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the ceiling and visibility to be at least

• 1,000 feet and 1 mile.

• 1,000 feet and 3 miles.

• 2,500 feet and 3 miles.

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Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the pilot has

• filed an IFR flight plan.

• received prior authorization from the controlling agency.

• received prior permission from the commanding officer of the nearest military base.

When a control tower, located on an airport within Class D airspace, ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?

• The airspace designation normally will not change.

• The airspace remains Class D airspace as long as a weather observer or automated weather system is available.

• The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.

In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?

• Class A.

• Class B.

• Class C.