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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 E Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Class E airspace is the most common controlled airspace in the United States. No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet. Introduction to Class E Airspace Class E airspace is the most common type of controlled airspace.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Class B airspace features multiple tiers with shelves progressively spreading outwards up to 30 nm. Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. VFR flyways, corridors, and transition routes help VFR traffic transit the crowded airspace. What is Class B Airspace?

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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). ATC offers IFR and VFR aircraft separation services in Class C. Only enter Class C after receiving authorization from ATC. Before flying into Class C airspace, a pilot must obtain a clearance from ATC.

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Pilot’s Guide to Airspace

Flight Training Central

For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. For VFR flight, controlled airspace means increased cloud clearance and visibility requirements. For the VFR pilot flying in B, C, and D airspace, there are communication and/or clearance requirements.

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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

Military Operation Areas (MOAs) and restricted airspace are examples of airspaces that ATC can warn pilots about. Class B Clearance ATC clearance is required to enter Class B airspace. When talking to ATC on flight following, they can provide the necessary clearances to enter Class B airspace.