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Free PSTAR practice Controlled Airspace

‘Controlled Airspace’ means all airspace of defined dimensions within which

  1. AControl Zone regulations are in force.
  2. Bsecurity regulations are in force.
  3. CSpecial VFR flight only is permitted.
  4. Dan ATC service is provided.Correct answer

Why this is the answer

Controlled airspace is airspace of defined dimensions within which an air traffic control service is provided to IFR and, depending on the class, VFR flights (CARs 101.01; TC AIM-RAC). Control zones and SVFR are just features that may exist inside it, not the definition.

Reference

CARs 101.01 – Controlled Airspace TC AIM-RAC – Controlled Airspace

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

A study aid — not a substitute for the official guide, the CARs, or your instructor.

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