Special Use Airspace

What does 'SUA' stand for in aviation?

• Special Use Airspace

• Standard Utility Area

• Specific Usage Agreement

• Special Utility Aircraft

The purpose of Special Use Airspace (SUA) in aviation is:

• to restrict or segregate certain airspace for specific activities or operations

• to provide free access to all aircraft at all times

• to designate areas for commercial airline parking

• to mark locations of major airports

What are temporary flight restrictions (TFR)?

• Areas where flying aircraft is always allowed

• Areas of airspace where flying aircraft is temporarily prohibited, restricted, or regulated for safety or security reasons

• Areas where only helicopters can fly

• Areas with no regulations

Who issues temporary flight restrictions (TFR)?

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• Department of Transportation (DOT)

• United States Air Force (USAF)

What are some consequences of violating a TFR? Fill in the blank: Violating a TFR can result in severe penalties, including ________, civil penalties, and imprisonment.

• license suspension

• free flight upgrades

• bonus air miles

• automatic pilot promotion

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of violating a TFR?

• License suspension

• Civil penalties

• Imprisonment

• Free flight lessons

Which type of Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) might be established over a wildfire to keep aircraft away from the active fire and from obstructing firefighting operations, such as water-dropping tankers?

• Disaster/Hazard Areas

• VIP Movement

• Sporting Events

• Space Operations

Prohibited areas are off limits to aircraft and are heavily protected for which of the following reasons?

• For recreation

• For security and national welfare reasons

• For tourism

• For training purposes

What types of operations may restricted areas contain that are hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft?

• Artillery firing

• Aerial gunnery

• Guided missiles

• All of the above

Warning areas extend from how many nautical miles outward from the coast of the United States?

• 3 nautical miles

• 12 nautical miles

• 24 nautical miles

• 200 nautical miles