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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. This effectively limits traffic in Class B to 250 knots due to 14 CFR § 91.117(a). Traffic flying under a shelf or through a VFR corridor needs to stay below 200 knots. Expect considerable traffic near Class B airspace.

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Make Your Own METAR Map!

AeroSavvy

Early generation maps displayed four colors that correlate to the four basic flight categories. Green – VFR ( Visual Flight Rules ) Ceiling > 3,000 ft. Winds over 15 knots are indicated by flashing yellow lights. C ( 12°F)/-11.0°C Only two elements of the METAR were used: cloud height and visibility.

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