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Airspace. Sport Pilot Limit. Controlled Airspace = Busy airspace, not necessarily airspace where you talk to ATC. A, B, C, D, and E are controlled Class G airspace is uncontrolled. Victor Highways = Pre-GPS navigation corridors of the country Class E Floor starts at 1,200’ AGL
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Controlled Airspace = Busy airspace, not necessarily airspace where you talk to ATC. A, B, C, D, and E are controlled Class G airspace is uncontrolled. Victor Highways = Pre-GPS navigation corridors of the country Class E Floor starts at 1,200’ AGL Crisscross most of the USA going from VOR to VOR Let’s look at some charts of Washington DC and Billings MT.
While Class E starts at 1,200 AGL across most of the country, it drops down lower around airports with instrument approaches to protect IFR pilots from popping out of a cloud in front of a VFR pilot. Class G has much lower weather minimums so a VFR pilot could conceivable be flying around the airport on what most prudent pilots would consider an IFR day if the airspace was not Class E around the traffic pattern. Even Class E minimums are well below what most prudent and experienced pilot would be willing to fly VFR.
Airspace: The Wild Blue, Green & Red Yonder 3sm = Sport 1sm = Private
Airspace: The Wild Blue, Green & Red Yonder 3sm = Sport (1sm = Private)
Class D is generally shaped like a single tuna can.This is a small tower, often without a radar.
Sometimes Class D airspace will have class E extensions protecting the instrument approaches into the airport.
Class D Airspace • Requires two-way radio communication to enter. • Often has no radar • You can often fly over it without radio communication. • Tour the ESN class D tower: 410-770-5968
Class C airspace is busier than class D and resembles two tuna cans stacked on top of each other.
Class C Airspace • Requires two-way radio communication to enter. • Requires a Mode C transponder anywhere within or above the Class C. • Is tiered so you can often fly under it or over it without radio communication.
Class B Airspace • Requires a clearance to enter. • Requires a Mode C transponder anywhere within the Mode C veil which extends 30nm from the primary airport. • Is tiered so you can often fly under it or through corridors within it without needing a clearance. • A small handful of Class B airports prohibit landings by sport pilots.
TRSA – Terminal Radar Service AreaA remnant of the “old airspace” system.
TRSA • Typically overlays a Class D airport • While you still need to follow class D rules within the Class D airspace, you can ignore the TRSA if you choose • TRSA implies that radar services (sequencing and separation) are available and recommended although not required in this area.
Special Use Airspace The White House, etc.
Special Use Airspace Thinks bombs and missiles.
Special Use Airspace More bombs and missiles but the USA can’t restrict you from going there.
Special Use Airspace Heads up! You can go there but be careful!
MOA – Military Operations Area Another heads up area! OK to go there but watch out for military training.
