To: (Separate email addresses with commas)
From: (Your email address)
Message: (Optional)
Send
Cancel

Thanks!

Close

Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Airspace Questions?

Ready? Let's get started.


  1. 1) Do you need a transponder to operate into the Northwest Florida airport?
    Boldmethod

    You don't need a transponder to operate in Class D airspace. And when the airport flips over to Class E airspace at night, you don't need a transponder then, either.

    You don't need a transponder to operate in Class D airspace. And when the airport flips over to Class E airspace at night, you don't need a transponder then, either.

  2. 2) What airspace are you in here (blue arrow) at 300' AGL?
    Boldmethod

    The magenta ring means Class E airspace starts at 700 feet AGL. Below it is Class G.

    The magenta ring means Class E airspace starts at 700 feet AGL. Below it is Class G.

  3. 3) What type of airspace is Lake City Airport (KLCQ) at the surface?
    Boldmethod

    Lake City is Class G airspace at the surface.

    Lake City is Class G airspace at the surface.

  4. 4) Does Lake City Airport have a control tower?
    Boldmethod

    Believe it or not, this Class G airport has a control tower. You can tell because the airport is marked in blue. While rare, some Class E and G airports have control towers, due to unique circumstances. In this case, Lake City has a lot of transient military aircraft that fly through and refuel.

    Believe it or not, this Class G airport has a control tower. You can tell because the airport is marked in blue. While rare, some Class E and G airports have control towers, due to unique circumstances. In this case, Lake City has a lot of transient military aircraft that fly through and refuel.

  5. 5) What airspace is here (blue arrow) at 18,000 feet MSL?
    Boldmethod

    Class A airspace starts at 18,000 feet over the entire Contiguous United States.

    Class A airspace starts at 18,000 feet over the entire Contiguous United States.

  6. 6) If you were flying here at 4,000 feet MSL, what airspace would you be in?
    Boldmethod

    The Class D airspace for Deer Valley airport goes up to, but not including, 4,000 feet  MSL- it's marked as (-40). Class B starts at 6,000 feet. Everything in between is Class E.

    The Class D airspace for Deer Valley airport goes up to, but not including, 4,000 feet  MSL- it's marked as (-40). Class B starts at 6,000 feet. Everything in between is Class E.

Not bad, just keep studying your airspace...

You scored %. You've had your shot. Now pass it on so everyone else can try it.


Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Pic

You've got this airspace down...for the most part.

Nice - you scored % You've had your shot. Now pass it on so everyone else can try it.


Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Pic

Well, it looks like you're pretty much an airspace expert.

Nicely done - you scored % You've had your shot. Now pass it on so everyone else can try it.


Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Pic
Colin Cutler

Colin Cutler

Colin is a Boldmethod co-founder and lifelong pilot. He's been a flight instructor at the University of North Dakota, an airline pilot on the CRJ-200, and has directed the development of numerous commercial and military training systems. You can reach him at colin@boldmethod.com.

Images Courtesy:

Recommended Stories

Latest Stories

    Load More
    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email