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Class B Airspace—A Pilot’s Guide

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The shape of the surface area and layers are tailored to the individual airport and the instrument approach corridors to its runways. IFR operations require an operable VOR or TACAN receiver or a suitable RNAV system. As you move further from the primary airport, layers or shelves that start above the surface will be found.

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The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 4, Going Missed

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I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. ATC was great, the FBO (FlightLevel - Beverly) treated us well and charged reasonable fees, and radar services were managed by the perennially capable Boston Approach.

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IFR Holding Procedures Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Holding Patterns

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Because the size of the holding pattern is directly proportional to the speed of the aircraft, maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Charted holding procedure on the low altitude enroute chart with 5 mile legs specified. Parallel Procedure.

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Understanding and Executing IFR Holding Procedures

Flight Training Central

Because the size of the holding pattern is directly proportional to the speed of the aircraft, maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Charted holding procedure on the low altitude enroute chart with 5 mile legs specified. Parallel Procedure.