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Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Airspace Questions?

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  1. 1) Class A airspace starts at:

    Class A airspace starts at 18,000' MSL.

    Class A airspace starts at 18,000' MSL.

  2. 2) You see this symbol on the chart. What does it mean?
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    The parachute symbol identifies a parachute jump aircraft operations area.

    The parachute symbol identifies a parachute jump aircraft operations area.

  3. 3) Class G airspace is:

    Class G is uncontrolled airspace.

    Class G is uncontrolled airspace.

  4. 4) You're VFR, and you were just cleared into Denver's Class B airspace. What's the lowest the visibility can be?
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    Since SVFR isn't allowed at KDEN, the minimum visibility is 3 SM.

    Since SVFR isn't allowed at KDEN, the minimum visibility is 3 SM.

  5. 5) What's the maximum speed you can fly here?
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    The maximum speed below 10,000' MSL is 250 KIAS. One thing to note: Class B airspace doesn't have a speed restriction, but any time you're below 10,000' MSL, you're restricted to 250 KIAS.

    The maximum speed below 10,000' MSL is 250 KIAS. One thing to note: Class B airspace doesn't have a speed restriction, but any time you're below 10,000' MSL, you're restricted to 250 KIAS.

  6. 6) You're flying a U-2 at 70,000 feet over California. What airspace are you in?

    Class E airspace exists above FL600 upward over the continental US and Alaska.

    Class E airspace exists above FL600 upward over the continental US and Alaska.

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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.

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