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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

Flight Training Central

What is the minimum ceiling and visibility for takeoff, landing, or entering the traffic pattern of an airport in Class E airspace under visual flight rules? To operate in Class D airspace, you must: Be in contact with ATC and have a clearance to enter. Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). Both are correct.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. Operating Requirements in Class B Airspace Operational Requirements VFR traffic needs explicit clearance to enter Bravo airspace.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. VFR Visual Flight Rules VFR is a set of regulations that allow a pilot to operate an aircraft using visual cues and without relying on instruments. It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN.

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How to Talk to ATC (Beginner’s Guide)

Pilot Institute

Rehearse ATC Interactions Have a flight instructor or fellow student pilot act as ATC while you “chair fly.” Practice requesting and receiving clearances. Before you request your first clearance, follow these inflight tips. First, be mentally prepared for the clearance. They will make talking to ATC as smooth as possible.