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  • What does the sectional chart depict?

    Airspace information including lines, numbers, circles, and colors.

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  • What is class D airspace represented by on a sectional?

    A blue dashed circle.

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  • What is the vertical extent of class D airspace?

    From the ground up to but not including 4000 feet.

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  • What is needed to enter class D airspace?

    A two-way radio to establish communication with the control tower.

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  • What does class C airspace look like on a sectional?

    Depicted by magenta lines with defined ceiling and floor.

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  • How is class C airspace structured?

    It has tiers or shelves, resembling an upside down wedding cake.

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  • What are the dimensions of the first ring in class C airspace?

    From ground up to 4000 feet, extending 5 miles from the airport.

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  • What are the dimensions of the second ring in class C airspace?

    Starts at 1200 feet and goes to 4000 feet, extending 10 miles from the airport.

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  • What is required to fly into Class C airspace?

    • Two-way radio
    • Mode C transponder
    • ADS-B Out
    • Communication with control tower
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  • What does Class B airspace look like?

    • Shelves growing outward
    • Base typically at 10,000 feet MSL
    • Designed for larger air traffic
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  • What is the ceiling of Class B airspace?

    Typically at 10,000 feet MSL

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  • What is necessary to enter Class B airspace?

    • ATC clearance
    • Must be cleared into Bravo airspace
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  • What is the altitude range for Class A airspace?

    From 18,000 feet MSL to 60,000 feet MSL

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  • What is required to fly in Class A airspace?

    • Instrument rated
    • ATC clearance
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  • What does Class G airspace start from?

    Starts from the ground

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  • What are the altitudes for Class G airspace?

    • 700 feet AGL
    • 1200 feet AGL
    • 14,500 feet MSL
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  • What does class G airspace cover?

    The whole United States

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  • What is the altitude of class G airspace?

    700 to 1200 feet AGL

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  • How is class G airspace depicted on sectional charts?

    It is lighter than other airspace classes

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