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(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, area 2.) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the southeast side of Winnsboro Airport by 500 feet?

FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24. Sectional Chart Excerpt. U.S. Government work (public domain). Source PDF. Tap to enlarge.

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Correct answer: C. 1,403 feet MSL.

The obstacle southeast of Winnsboro is charted at 903 feet MSL (323 AGL). Clearing it by 500 feet requires 903 + 500 = 1,403 feet MSL.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), ch. 16, Navigation · search it in our library

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Question 25 from the FAA document Sport Pilot Airplane (SPA) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PLT064. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.