Student Pilot Airspace & Navigation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of airspace requires a Mode C transponder above 10,000 feet MSL?
- Class G
- Class D
- Class E (Correct answer)
- Restricted area
Correct answer: Class E
Class E airspace above 10,000 feet MSL requires aircraft to be equipped with a Mode C transponder.
Question 2: Which navigation method uses radio signals from ground-based stations?
- Pilotage
- Dead reckoning
- VOR navigation (Correct answer)
- GPS
Correct answer: VOR navigation
VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) is a radio navigation system that helps pilots determine their position and stay on course.
Question 3: What is the base altitude of most Class E airspace starting from the surface?
- 1,200 feet AGL
- 10,000 feet MSL
- 700 feet AGL (Correct answer)
- 500 feet AGL
Correct answer: 700 feet AGL
Class E airspace typically begins at either 700 feet AGL or the surface, depending on its use near airports.
Question 4: Which section of the sectional chart provides airspace and navigation legends?
- Chart margin
- Airport diagram
- Legend (Correct answer)
- Compass rose
Correct answer: Legend
The legend section of a sectional chart contains critical information including airspace symbols, frequencies, and navigation aids.
Question 5: What is required to enter Class C airspace?
- Flight plan
- IFR clearance
- Two-way communication and Mode C (Correct answer)
- Permission from FSS
Correct answer: Two-way communication and Mode C
Pilots must establish two-way radio communication and have a Mode C transponder to enter Class C airspace.
Question 6: Which navigation method uses landmarks to guide flight?
- VOR
- Pilotage (Correct answer)
- Dead reckoning
- INS
Correct answer: Pilotage
Pilotage is a visual navigation technique using prominent landmarks such as rivers, roads, or towers.
Student Pilot Airspace & Navigation 1
What type of airspace requires a Mode C transponder above 10,000 feet MSL?