Sectional Chart Quiz

1. Sectional charts are prepared by the :
   a) FAA
   b) General Accounting Office
   c) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

   Sectional chart are updated every:

   a) 24 months

   b) 12 months

   c) 6 months

   Magnetic declination is indicated on a sectional chart by the:

   a) isometric line

   b) isogonic line

   c) isobar line

   Airports having control towers are shown on the sectional chart in:

   a) blue

   b) magenta

   c) black

   The symbol ® on a sectional charts means:

   a) restricted airspace

   b) private airport with emergency or landmark value

   c) radio tower

   Sectional charts show the controlled and reserved airspace from the surface to:

   a)10,000 feet MSL

   b)18,000 feet MSL

   c)18,000 feet AGL

   What is the maximum terrain elevation in the area surrounding Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT)?

   a) 8,000 feet

   b) 800 feet

   c) 1,500 feet

   What is the height above ground of the group obstruction indicated just southeast of BMT?

   a) 331 feet

   b) 300 feet

   c) 31 feet

   BMT is located in a Terminal Radar Service Area. At what level does this airspace begin over the airport?

   a) surface

   b) 7,000 feet

   c) 1,600 feet

   The airspace above BMT is classified as:

   a) Class E with the floor 700 feet above the surface

   b) Class D

   c) Class E with the floor 1200 feet or greater above the surface

   The proper radio frequency for contacting Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) is:

   a) 114.5

   b) 98.5

   c) 123.0

   The closest airport to BMT that has an operating control tower is:

   a) Hardin County

   b) Jefferson County

   c) Orangefield

   The bold, black circles on the sectional chart indicate:

   a) military training routes

   b) terminal radar service area

   c) flight service station advisory area

   Sectional charts are drawn to the scale of:

   a) 1:500

   b) 1:5,000

   c) 1: 500,000

   BMT’s field elevation is:

   a) 32 feet

   b) 320 feet

   c) 123.0 feet

   The slashed black line located just below (south) of BMT indicates the location of:

   a) a fence line

   b) a roadway

   c) a railroad

   The parachute symbol adjacent to the BMT locator means:

   a) emergency landings are practiced here

   b) skydiving is not allowed at this airport

   c) parachute jumping may occur in this area

   To find the definition of a sectional chart symbol you do not understand you should:

   a) purchase an Airman’s Information Manual and look it up

   b) call the nearest Flight Service Station and ask

   c) refer to the chart's legend

   Obstructions to aviation are indicated on the sectional if:

   a) they extend above 1,000 feet AGL

   b) they are below 1,000 feet AGL

   c) both of the above

   The understanding and use of a sectional chart is required by the:

   a) FAA

   b) BFA

   c) FARs

Answers: 1. c 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. b 7, b 8. b 9. c 10. a 11. c 12. b 13. b 14. c 15. a 16. c 17. c 18. c 19. c 20. c