Airplanes Airspace Classes Transponder 
Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Class B Basics Class B Airspace Dimensions Minimum Pilot Certification for Class B Airspace Minimum Equipment for Class B Airspace Class B Speed Limitations Getting Around and Through Class B Airspace Class B Basics Yes, it is true that Class B airspace surrounds some of the busiest airports.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).
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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. Equipment Requirements A two-way radio.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Aircraft must have a radio and transponder to receive flight following. Required Equipment To use flight following, aircraft must have a radio and transponder. Depending on airspace, a Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out may be required. Radar used by ATC cannot display altitude information without Mode C transponders.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 18, 2024
Class B Airspace typically takes on the shape of an upside down wedding cake and extends to 10,000′ Class B airports typically accommodate a high volume of airline traffic. ADS-B Out is also required above and within the lateral boundaries of Class B. You must possess a minimum of a student pilot certificate.
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