Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. Maintaining awareness of airspace boundaries helps with the planning and carrying out of successful flights.

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Clearance Transponder Knot Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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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Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

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. ADS-B Out is also a requirement in Class A.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Many factors could prevent the controller from providing this service, such as: Radar Limitations Traffic Volume Controller Workload Frequency Congestion The workload-permitting service makes flight following different from Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) flights. You can learn more about airspace requirements here.

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