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Pilot’s Guide to Airspace

Flight Training Central

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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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Maintaining awareness of airspace boundaries helps with the planning and carrying out of successful flights. Transponder with Mode C to report altitude.

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Pilot’s guide to special use airspace

Flight Training Central

MTR’s with segments above 1,500′ AGL are identified by a three-digit number. MTR’s flown entirely below 1,500′ AGL are identified by a four-digit number. Special flight rules provide for general aviation operations within the area. SFRA flight plan. VFR pilots must file a D.C.

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ADS-B UPDATE 2024– WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Universal Weather

be equipped with an appropriate transponder with ADS-B Out capabilities that performs to the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of RTCA DO-260B, or newer; and have antenna capability for broadcast toward both ground-based as well as space-based ADS-B receivers.