Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

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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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Glendale, Arizona, offers an exceptional environment for flight training. With approximately 350 sunny days each year, pilots can enjoy consistent flying conditions. The city boasts a robust aviation infrastructure, including the Glendale Municipal Airport, which provides access to diverse airspace ideal for comprehensive training.

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Pilot Weather Instrument Flight Rules Airspace Classes 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re unclear about what flight following is or how to use it, this guide has you covered. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. With flight following, ATC provides traffic advisories and supplemental information. Let’s look at a few of them.

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Transponder Weather Pilot Clearance 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

There are different requirements if the flight is operated under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. It typically extends to 4,000′ AGL.

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AGL Indicated Airspeed Clearance Transponder 52