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Toughest Aeronautical Trivia Challenge of the Week

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Test Your Knowledge on Challenging Airspace Regulations This Week
Test Your Knowledge on Challenging Airspace Regulations This Week

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  1. Can a non-instrument rated private pilot request SVFR clearance to land after sunset?

Toughest Aeronautical Trivia Challenge of the Week

Nope, that's a negative response. SVFR clearances are only valid during daylight hours, and as a non-instrument rated pilot, you're stuck to the ground post-sunset. That's unless you transition to instrument flight and get yourself equipped with an aircraft designed for navigation in the dark.

  1. At 18,000 feet MSL, what airspace am I in?

Straight up Class A airspace, buddy. That's the whole shebang above the Contiguous United States, starting at the 18k feet mark. Just make sure your altimeter's set to 29.92 standard pressure—pressure changes can cause a slippery slope in MSL altitude readings.

  1. Within 2 miles of KTYR at 1,000 feet AGL, what's the max speed?

You better slow it down to 200 knots. When you're less than 4 nautical miles and 2500 feet from a Class C or D airport like KTYR, FAR 91.117 won't let you exceed that speed.

  1. What's the daytime visibility requirement at 12,500 feet MSL and 700 feet AGL in Class G airspace?

1 SM, my man. Don't panic! Regardless of your MSL altitude, your daytime visibility to the ground remains 1 SM if you're 1,200 feet AGL and below.

  1. The same spot at night, what's the minimum required visibility now?

Bump up that visibility to 3 SM, or . Brace for the dark, piloting pros, nighttime flight operations demand better visibility than daytime. At the same altitude, you'll need 3 SM to maintain safety.

  1. What altitude does Class A airspace extend to?

Class A goes all the way to FL600, friend. Every aircraft over 18,000' MSL must operate using a standard pressure setting of 29.92, which helps keep altitude readings consistent as pressure changes occur.

Final notes:

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Sources:

[1] FAA, "FAA Regulations — FAR 91.3, 91.157, 91.195, 14 CFR Parts 71, 91, 95, 97, and Standard Instrument Approaches Procedures (SIAPs)(Not For Checklist Use)" [Online]. Available: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/airplane_helicopter_operations/aircraft/media/FAA-H-8083-25B-AMQ.pdf[2] FAA, "FAA Regulations — FAR 91.117, 91.185, 91.195, and Standard Instrument Approaches Procedures (SIAPs)(Not For Checklist Use)" [Online]. Available: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/airplane_helicopter_operations/media/FAA-H-8083-25Ba.pdf[3] FAA, "National Airspace System Chart Updates (YouTube)." [Online Video]. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySeS2B3iUZk[4] Federal Aviation Administration, "Visual Flight Rules (VFR)." [Online]. Available: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/media/VFR_LearnToFly_Handbook.pdf

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  4. IFR-equipped aircraft built for navigation under a wide belt of airspace unveil the thrill of exploring Class A airspace, stretching up to Flight Level 600 (FL600) and demanding standard pressure settings of 29.92 InHg.
  5. Creating opportunities to rehearse instrument flying, checking ride-readiness with a designated examiner, and navigating the nuances of aviation regulations, are fundamental steps for a career pilot aspiring to climb the aviation ladder.
  6. In Class G airspace, daytime visibility requirements, despite high altitude, remain at a comfortable 1 SM (statute mile) or approximately 2,000 feet, providing plenty of guidance for a relaxed flight.
  7. As twilight descends and nightfall arrives, keeping within 1 SM of the ground becomes mandatory to retain flight safety in Class G airspace, upping the nighttime visibility requirement to 3 SM or 3,660 feet, ensuring a secure nocturnal journey through the aviation realm.

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