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Class B Airspace—A Pilot’s Guide

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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.

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Class B Airspace Explained

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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. Bravo airspace is almost always busy.

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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

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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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

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.