Certified Flight Instructor - Flight Instructor Airplane Practice Exam

Public figures are protected by which of the following?

1. Special use airspace

2. Prohibited areas

3. Temporary flight restrictions

4. Controlled airspace

The correct answer is: Temporary flight restrictions

Public figures are protected by temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) because these are implemented to ensure safety and security during specific events or circumstances that may pose a risk to individuals, including public figures. TFRs create designated airspace where flight operations may be restricted or prohibited to protect individuals from potential hazards, such as an event where a public figure is present or in response to specific situations that may require heightened security measures. While the other types of airspace mentioned are important in various contexts, they serve different purposes. Special use airspace is for specific activities such as military training or airshows, prohibited areas restrict all operations without permission for specific reasons, and controlled airspace primarily regulates general air traffic to ensure safety and organization. However, none of these specifically cater to the protection of public figures in the way that temporary flight restrictions do.