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Which statement about Class G airspace is correct?
Choices
ATC provides separation to all aircraft
Class G is uncontrolled; ATC does not separate traffic.
✓ It is uncontrolled airspace where see-and-avoid appliescorrect
In Class G the pilot is responsible for seeing and avoiding traffic.
A clearance is required to operate there
No clearance is required in uncontrolled airspace.
It exists only above 18,000 feet MSL
Class G is near the surface, below controlled airspace.
Why
Class G is uncontrolled airspace from the surface up to the base of the overlying controlled airspace; the pilot must see and avoid other traffic and meet VFR minimums.
FAA source: AIM 3-3-1 / 14 CFR 91.155browse the reference library →
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