1. A launch site sits at a ground elevation of 1,200 feet MSL. Class E airspace in that area begins at 1,700 feet MSL. What is the highest AGL altitude the aircraft can reach before entering Class E?
- A400 feet AGL
- B1,700 feet AGL
- C700 feet AGL
- 500 feet AGL
Why D is correct
Why this is correct: Class E floor is 1,700 feet MSL. Ground elevation is 1,200 feet MSL. The difference is 500 feet (1,700 - 1,200), meaning Class E begins 500 feet above the surface. Thus, the highest AGL altitude before entering Class E is 500 feet AGL. Why the other choices are wrong: 400 feet AGL is the Part 107 limit, but the question asks for the highest before entering Class E, which is 500 feet. 1,700 feet AGL would be far above the floor. 700 feet AGL is not derived from these numbers. Exam tip: To find the AGL height of an MSL floor, subtract ground elevation MSL from floor MSL.
