BLADE/NIFE: FR&R (AIRSPACE AND GENERAL FLIGHT RULES) 20 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES{2025} GRADED A+

1. IDENTIFY the dif- Controlled: Class A,B,C,D and E. Defined dimensions where ATC is provided and has
ference between authority/ability to control.
controlled and Uncontrolled: No ATC services provided. Class G
uncontrolled air-
space

2. IDENTIFY the di- Class A: 18,000' MSL-FL600 in CONUS, within 12 NM of coast, most of AK. IFR Only.
mensions of and Instrument Rating, Mode C Transponder, ATC Clearance, Two-Way Comms
requirements for
entry into the fol-
lowing controlled
airspaces: Class A

3. IDENTIFY the di- Class B: Surface to 10,000' MSL around busiest airports. Surface area + 2 or
mensions of and more layers. PPL minimum, VOR/TACAN for IFR flights, Mode C transponder, ATC
requirements for Clearance, Two-Way Comms
entry into the fol-
lowing controlled
airspaces: Class B

4. IDENTIFY the di- Surface to 4,000' AGL (regards to airport elev) around airports w/ operational
mensions of and control towers. Class C can be tailored to individual airport. 5 Nm Radius up to
requirements for 4,000 AGL, and 10 NM radius from 1,200' AGL to 4,000' AGL. Mode C transponder,
entry into the fol- two-way comms
lowing controlled
airspaces: Class C

5. IDENTIFY the di- Surface to 2500' AGL surrounding towered airports. Horizontal limits tailored to
mensions of and individual airport. Core radius of 4NM with extensions for instrument approaches.
requirements for Two way comms.
entry into the fol-

, lowing controlled
airspaces: Class D

6. IDENTIFY the di- No defined vertical limit up to 18,000' MSL. Generally begins at 14,500' MSL with
mensions of and exception for <1,500' AGL.
requirements for No pilot, equipment, approval or entry requirements.
entry into the fol-
lowing controlled
airspaces: Class E

7. IDENTIFY the di- Uncontrolled airspace. Where radar coverage is incomplete or air traflc is minimal.
mensions of and Minimal guidance to pilots.
requirements for
entry into the fol-
lowing controlled
airspaces: Class G

8. IDENTIFY the di- 4NM radius from each side of centerline. Numbered same as highway system. VOR
mensions of and airways exist in controlled airspace.
types of airspace
that make up
VOR airways

9. IDENTIFY the re- -All airspace at or above 10,000' MSL.
quirements for Class B:
Mode C, in a -within 30NM of airport from surface to 10,000' MSL
classroom -Extensions beyond 30NM, above ceiling up to 10,000' MSL.
Class C:
-Above ceiling and lateral boundaries up to 10,000' MSL.

10. IDENTIFY the VFR Class A: VFR not allowed
weather mini- Class B: 3 SM vis, clear of clouds
mums for all clas- Class C: 3 SM vis, 500' below, 1000' above, 2000' horizontal