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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

Aircraft must have a radio and transponder to receive flight following. Required Equipment To use flight following, aircraft must have a radio and transponder. Depending on airspace, a Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out may be required. Radar used by ATC cannot display altitude information without Mode C transponders.

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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. Equipment Requirements A two-way radio.

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Pilot’s Guide to Airspace

Flight Training Central

Class B Airspace typically takes on the shape of an upside down wedding cake and extends to 10,000′ Class B airports typically accommodate a high volume of airline traffic. ADS-B Out is also required above and within the lateral boundaries of Class B. You must possess a minimum of a student pilot certificate.

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