In which of the following Class E airspace locations does 14 CFR part 107 require prior ATC authorization for a small UA flight?
- AAny Class E airspace, regardless of where its floor begins.
- BAnywhere beneath a Federal Airway shown as a blue line on a sectional chart.
- CWithin the lateral boundaries of the Class E surface area designated for an airport.
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Correct answer: C. Within the lateral boundaries of the Class E surface area designated for an airport.
§107.41 lists Class B, C and D airspace plus the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport. Elsewhere in Class E, a remote pilot in most cases does not need ATC authorization.
- A. Incorrect. Wrong. The study guide notes that in most cases a remote pilot will not need ATC authorization to operate in Class E airspace; §107.41 names only the surface area designated for an airport.
- B. Incorrect. Wrong. Federal Airways start at 1,200 feet AGL, and §107.41 does not list airways as requiring authorization.
- C. Correct. §107.41 requires prior ATC authorization within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport.
14 CFR Part 107 (eCFR), §107.41 No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).
FAA-G-8082-22 Remote Pilot – sUAS Study Guide, Chapter 2, Class E Airspace In most cases, a remote pilot will not need ATC authorization to operate in Class E airspace.
FAA-G-8082-22 Remote Pilot – sUAS Study Guide, Chapter 2, Class E Airspace Federal Airways start at 1,200' AGL and go up to, but, not including 18,000' MSL.