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Danger Area
A Danger Area is an airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times. Pilots may fly through a Danger Area without an approval, provided they are aware of the hazards and take appropriate precautions.
Key Points
- •Identified on aeronautical charts by boundaries outlined in red with the letter 'D' followed by a number.
- •ATC clearance is not required for entry into a Danger Area.
- •Pilots must be demonstrably aware of the specific activity causing the hazard before flight.
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Exam questions often test a pilot's right to enter different types of special use airspace and the associated prerequisites.
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