Airspace Handout

1 3 1000 500 2000 2000 5 1000 1 SM 1000 FAR 91.155 Basic VFR Weather Minimums Koji Triangle (B),C,D,E (B) : Bravo is Clear of Cloud E G G 10,000’ MSL 1,200’ MSL Clear of Clouds / See & Avoid Clear of Clouds / See & Avoid FAR 91.157 Special VFR (Helicopters): If weather at your arrival / departure airport is below VFR minimums or the ceiling is less than 1,000’ (reported) then we can request Special VFR. To receive Special VFR in controlled airspace we must: • Request it from ATC; and • Remain Clear of Clouds (other than Helicopters requires 1 SM flight visibility and remain Clear of Clouds) Note: Helicopters can request SVFR day or night and we must use our best judgement to determine if the conditions are safe to fly in. Airspace Required Equipment Class B Class C Class D Class E Class G 2-Way Radio** Yes Yes Yes IFR Only No Mode C Transponder*** Yes Yes No No No Minimum Pilot Certificate Private* Student Student Student Student Entry Procedure None * Student Pilots may operate in Class B with proper training and endorsement. ** A Two-Way Radio is required for entering controlled airspace. “ Cleared into Class B Airspace” IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact *** Mode C transponder is required in all airspaces when flying at or above 10,000' MSL and above 2,500' AGL and within the 30 NM Mode C Vale of Class B. Note: To enter Class A airspace you are required to have an IFR rated ship, ATC clearance, 2-Way Radio, Mode C Transponder and an instrument rating in the category, class and type (if needed) being flown.

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FAR 91.155 Basic VFR Weather MinimumsKoji Triangle

(B),C,D,E

(B) : Bravo is Clear of Cloud

GG10,000’ MSL

1,200’ MSL

Clear of Clouds / See & Avoid Clear of Clouds / See & Avoid

FAR 91.157 Special VFR (Helicopters): If weather at your arrival / departure airport is below VFR minimums or the ceiling is less than 1,000’ (reported) then we can request Special VFR.

To receive Special VFR in controlled airspace we must: • Request it from ATC; and • Remain Clear of Clouds (other than Helicopters requires 1 SM flight visibility and remain Clear of Clouds)

Note: Helicopters can request SVFR day or night and we must use our best judgement to determine if the conditions are safe to fly in.

Airspace

Required Equipment Class B Class C Class D Class E Class G 2-Way Radio** Yes Yes Yes IFR Only No Mode C Transponder*** Yes Yes No No No Minimum Pilot Certificate Private* Student Student Student Student Entry Procedure

None

* Student Pilots may operate in Class B with proper training and endorsement.

** A Two-Way Radio is required for entering controlled airspace.

“Cleared into Class B Airspace”

IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact

*** Mode C transponder is required in all airspaces when flying at or above 10,000' MSL and above 2,500' AGL and within the 30 NM Mode C Vale of Class B.

Note: To enter Class A airspace you are required to have an IFR rated ship, ATC clearance, 2-Way Radio, Mode C Transponder and an instrument rating in the category, class and type (if needed) being flown.