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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Transponder with Mode C to report altitude. Altitude and intentions (e.g.,

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A Slow Flight to India – Day 1 – Kortrijk-Budapest

ABEAM

Slowly is real slow : at around the Vy speed of 80 knots indicated ! No formation take-off allowed in Kortrijk but we soon settled in a loose formation, throttled back at 50% engine power yielding about 80 knots IAS. The ferry was split up in section of 6 to 8 hours nett flying in order to minimize the number of stops.

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ILS Explained (With Examples)

Pilot Institute

They are as follows: Category A: Less than 91 knots. Usually, this is small, light aircraft used in general aviation(single-engine airplanes). Category B: 91 knots to less than 121 knots. Category C: 121 knots to less than 141 knots. Category D: 41 knots to less than 166 knots.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. That’s a considerable detour for small general aviation aircraft.

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Cessna Skyhawk C172: Features, Performance, and Flight Experience

Airspeed Junkie

Another interesting model is the 172RG Cutlass RG, which features retractable landing gear and a more powerful Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine, offering a cruise speed of 140 knots. However, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 paved the way for its return, and production resumed in 1996.

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Pilot’s guide to special use airspace

Flight Training Central

They are generally established below 10,000′ MSL for operations at speeds above 250 knots. Special flight rules provide for general aviation operations within the area. Before entering the airspace, you must file and activate a flight plan and contact ATC for a transponder code. VFR pilots must file a D.C.

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