Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less. Only enter Class C after receiving authorization from ATC. Before flying into Class C airspace, a pilot must obtain a clearance from ATC.

Clearance 52

Clearance Transponder Knot Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

VFR flyways, corridors, and transition routes help VFR traffic transit the crowded airspace. What is Class B Airspace? Class B (or Bravo) airspace surrounds the busiest airports in the country. The airspace funnels vast traffic volumes to and from major metro areas.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

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. Speed limit : The maximum ground speed for drones is 100 mph (87 knots). You also need to complete night-flight training.

Pilot 55

Pilot AGL Operating Limitations Airspace Classes 55