Area Planning - P-3050092

CHAPTER TWO

INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES WORKBOOK

208. AREA PLANNING (AP/1)

Notice that the front cover states that this publication covers North and South America. Now

turn to the Table of Contents and examine Chapter Three. This chapter is solely dedicated to the

North American Region and further divided between Canada and the United States. The

following questions can be found in Chapter Three of AP/1 and are listed in the order of the

information found in the publications.

Flight Planning

a. Quota Flow Control.

ARTCCs will hold _______________ number of aircraft that their primary and

secondary holding fixes will safely accommodate without imposing undue limitations

on control of other traffic operating within the ARTCC's airspace.

b. High Density Traffic Areas (HDTAs).

Certain airports have so much traffic that they occasionally reach the 100% saturation

point. That is, Approach Control, Departure Control, and the Tower cannot handle any

additional air traffic. These airports and surrounding areas have been designated

HDTAs. A system of controls has been established that regulates the flow of traffic

into these areas. The five designated HDTA airports are as follows: _______________,

_______________, _______________, _______________ and_______________.

c. Class B Airspace.

A(n) _______________ _______________ is required for all aircraft to operate in the

area (Class B airspace).

d. Class C Airspace.

The airspace area between the 5NM and 10NM rings begins at a height of __________.

Flight Hazards Florida.

Transiting pilots are strongly advised to contact Pensacola _______________ or

_______________ tower prior to entering A-292.

Route and Area Restrictions.

How many Department of Energy (DOE) facilities are listed? _______________

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ALTITUDE CHARTS, GENERAL PLANNING, AND AREA PLANNING