Remove AGL Remove Pilot in Command Remove Visual Flight Rules
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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

This is useful in helping drone pilots yield the right of way to manned aircraft whenever necessary. AGL Above Ground Level AGL is simply a way to tell the basis from which any given height or altitude is measured. AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. Pilot Requirements You’re allowed to enter Class B airspace only if: The PIC (Pilot in Command) holds at least a private pilot certificate. ADS-B Out inside the Mode C Veil.