Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In busy airspace (Class B, C, D, and E surface areas), airport beacons are often turned on during the day when ground visibility is less than 3 miles or the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet. 30 to 45 flashes per minute for heliports. When Are Airport Beacons Used?
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. The shelves extend outwards from the core.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 18, 2024
You must establish two-way radio communications with ATC before operating in Class D airspace, but a clearance is not required. Recreational and Sport pilots with an endorsement may also fly in Class D airspace. Class D airspace is depicted on VFR charts with a segmented blue line.
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