Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Class E airspace is the most common controlled airspace in the United States. It typically begins at 1200 feet AGL but can start lower in some locations. No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet. Think of Class E as the middle child of the airspace family.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

There are different requirements if the flight is operated under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. It typically extends to 4,000′ AGL.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Maintaining awareness of airspace boundaries helps with the planning and carrying out of successful flights. Flight Plan and Clearance : Before entering Class C airspace, IFR aircraft must file a flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. Transponder with Mode C to report altitude.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

You also need to complete night-flight training. Maximum altitude : Drones must be flown at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Some exceptions exist when flying around buildings, but 400 feet AGL is a good number to remember. Lights must be visible for at least three statute miles.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Pattern altitudes are typically 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) for piston aircraft. SVFR is only available in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, or E surface areas) where ATC services are available. You can contact Flight Service, but they cannot give you an SVFR clearance.

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