RPC National Airspace System 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A remote pilot wants to fly a sUAS in Class D airspace. What is required before operations can begin?
- File a NOTAM with the FAA
- Obtain prior authorization from the controlling ATC facility (Correct answer)
- Notify the nearest airport manager in writing
- No action required if flying below 100 feet AGL
Correct answer: Obtain prior authorization from the controlling ATC facility
Class D airspace requires prior ATC authorization before sUAS operations, typically obtained via phone or LAANC.
Question 2: What vertical limit defines the floor of Class A airspace in the contiguous United States?
- 10,000 feet MSL
- 14,500 feet MSL
- 18,000 feet MSL (Correct answer)
- 60,000 feet MSL
Correct answer: 18,000 feet MSL
Class A airspace begins at 18,000 feet MSL and extends to FL600 in the contiguous U.S.
Question 3: Which type of airspace is depicted on sectional charts by a dashed magenta line?
- Class C airspace
- Class D airspace
- Class E airspace starting at the surface (Correct answer)
- Class G airspace boundary
Correct answer: Class E airspace starting at the surface
A dashed magenta line indicates Class E airspace that begins at the surface, often around non-towered airports with instrument approaches.
Question 4: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is issued under 14 CFR Part 91.137. What is the primary purpose of this type of TFR?
- To protect VIP movements
- To protect persons and property on the surface in hazardous conditions (Correct answer)
- To support national defense operations
- To restrict airspace around major sporting events
Correct answer: To protect persons and property on the surface in hazardous conditions
TFRs under 91.137 protect persons and property on the surface or in the air from a specific hazard such as firefighting operations.
Question 5: What does the term 'Special Use Airspace' (SUA) include?
- Class B, C, and D airspace only
- MOAs, restricted areas, prohibited areas, and warning areas (Correct answer)
- Alert areas and TRSA only
- All airspace above 18,000 feet MSL
Correct answer: MOAs, restricted areas, prohibited areas, and warning areas
Special Use Airspace includes MOAs, restricted areas, prohibited areas, warning areas, alert areas, and controlled firing areas.
Question 6: When may a remote pilot operate a sUAS in a prohibited area?
- With a COA from the FAA
- Never; operations in prohibited areas are not permitted without special permission from the controlling agency (Correct answer)
- If flying below 50 feet AGL
- During daytime VFR conditions only
Correct answer: Never; operations in prohibited areas are not permitted without special permission from the controlling agency
Prohibited areas are established for national security or welfare and flight therein is not permitted without permission from the using agency.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of an Airport Advisory Area?
- To define the lateral limits of Class D airspace
- To provide advisory service at airports without an operating control tower (Correct answer)
- To warn pilots of parachute jumping activity
- To indicate areas of high bird activity near airports
Correct answer: To provide advisory service at airports without an operating control tower
An Airport Advisory Area extends 10 SM around airports without a control tower where AFSS provides advisory services.
RPC National Airspace System 2
A remote pilot wants to fly a sUAS in Class D airspace.
What is required before operations can begin?