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Class B Airspace—A Pilot’s Guide

Flight Training Central

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 C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less. 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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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

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.

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Practical Guide to Drone Laws & Regulations for Remote Pilots

Plane and Pilot

Speed limit : The maximum ground speed for drones is 100 mph (87 knots). Prohibited areas : Generally, drones cannot be flown over people, moving vehicles, or in restricted airspace (e.g., Airspace authorization : For operations in controlled airspace (Class A, B, C, D, and E), pilots must obtain prior authorization from the FAA.

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Pilot’s Guide to Part 107 Drone Operations

Flight Training Central

Fly at or below FAA-authorized altitudes in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and surface Class E designated for an airport) only with prior FAA authorization by using LAANC or DroneZone. Fly at or below 400 feet in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace. Maximum speed is 100 mph (87 knots).

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