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Quiz: 6 Questions to See How Much You Know About Airspace

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  1. 1) What is one of the primary differences between warning areas and restricted areas?

    According to the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, the main difference between warning and restricted areas is that the U.S. doesn't have sole jurisdiction over warning areas that are found over coastal and international waters.

    According to the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, the main difference between warning and restricted areas is that the U.S. doesn't have sole jurisdiction over warning areas that are found over coastal and international waters.

  2. 2) What minimum equipment is required for you to enter Class B airspace?

    The minimum equipment required to enter Class B airspace is a two-way radio and a transponder with altitude reporting capability.

    The minimum equipment required to enter Class B airspace is a two-way radio and a transponder with altitude reporting capability.

  3. 3) What is the maximum speed you can fly under the shelf of Class B airspace?

    The maximum allowable speed to fly under the shelf of Class B airspace is 200 knots.

    The maximum allowable speed to fly under the shelf of Class B airspace is 200 knots.

  4. 4) What is an MOA?

    An MOA or Military Operations Area is designated special-use airspace where military aircraft execute training missions. This airspace is used to separate military aircraft from nonparticipating aircraft.

    An MOA or Military Operations Area is designated special-use airspace where military aircraft execute training missions. This airspace is used to separate military aircraft from nonparticipating aircraft.

  5. 5) What are the Class G weather minimums during the day if you're below 1,200' AGL?

    During the day below 1,200' AGL, you must have at least 1 SM of visibility and you must remain clear of the clouds.

    During the day below 1,200' AGL, you must have at least 1 SM of visibility and you must remain clear of the clouds.

  6. 6) While in Class B airspace below 2,500' AGL, lower than 10,000' MSL and within 4 NM of the airport, what is your maximum speed?

    Unlike other forms of airspace, such as Class C airports, where the speed limit is 200 knots when below 2,500' AGL and within 4 NM of the airport, Class B airspace does not have a maximum speed. However, any time you're less than 10'000 MSL feet in the CONUS, your maximum speed is 250 knots, regardless of airspace, unless your plane cannot safely operate that slowly. (FAR 91.117)

    Unlike other forms of airspace, such as Class C airports, where the speed limit is 200 knots when below 2,500' AGL and within 4 NM of the airport, Class B airspace does not have a maximum speed. However, any time you're less than 10'000 MSL feet in the CONUS, your maximum speed is 250 knots, regardless of airspace, unless your plane cannot safely operate that slowly. (FAR 91.117)

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Corey Komarec

Corey is an Airbus 320 First Officer for a U.S. Major Carrier. He graduated as an aviation major from the University of North Dakota, and he's been flying since he was 16. You can reach him at corey@boldmethod.com.

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