Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Takeaways Airport beacons help pilots locate airports during night or low visibility conditions. Airport beacons (also known as airport rotating beacons or aerodrome beacons) are like lighthouses for pilots. Each beacon was mounted on a tall tower and had a powerful rotating light to make it visible to pilots flying at night.

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VOR Pilot Instrument Landing System Weather 64

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Introduction to Class E Airspace Class E airspace is the most common type of controlled airspace. This airspace provides ATC services to all IFR aircraft and VFR traffic upon request. It’s the airspace you will spend most of your flying time in. Why do you need to learn about Class E airspace?

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You just need to understand and follow the rules for this airspace. While there are often variations that are specific to the location, there are also commonalities found between the various Class B airspace areas. Like other types of airspace, Class B is considered regulatory in nature.

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Indicated Airspeed Airspace Classes Clearance Pilot in Command 52

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