Hey Charlie, there’s some airspace up ahead Yes, there is, and it’s fairly straightforward and simple airspace at that. Not only are the dimension of Class C airspace easy to understand, it is also easy to enter. The Requirements to Enter: Transponder Two-way radio communication (usually by first calling approach control) Establish communication with approach… Continue reading Class C Airspace Pr Copy
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Class A Airspace Pr Copy
Class A, that’s high eh? Class A airspace is a fairly straight forward type of airspace to understand, it covers the entire globe, from 18,000′ msl or FL180 (flight level 180) up to and including FL600 (or 60,000′ msl). Requirements: You need a Altitude encoding transponder An instrument rating and be on an IFR flight… Continue reading Class A Airspace Pr Copy
Transponders Pr Copy
MODE C Transponders Well first, what is a transponder? A transponder is a little box mounted in the panel of your airplane where you can set a 4 digit code that ATC assigns to you. The purpose of this box is to tell ATC where you are and how high you are. Transponders are also… Continue reading Transponders Pr Copy
Class D Airspace Pr Copy
The real “Controlled” Controlled Airspace Class D airspace is controlled and also has a control tower for the corresponding airport that will issue clearances to aircraft to taxi, takeoff, and land. The difference between a Class D airport and other airports is that it may be just slightly busy enough to warrant having a control… Continue reading Class D Airspace Pr Copy
Class E Airspace Pr Copy
The Everywhere Airspace Echo airspace is the most common type of airspace you will encounter, no matter where it is you fly in the country. You will find Echo airspace below 18.000′ msl everywhere that either Class B, C, D, or G airspace does not occupy. Echo airspace is controlled airspace, but does not typically… Continue reading Class E Airspace Pr Copy
Class G Airspace Pr Copy
Gee, I see lots of Airspace! Yes, I bet you do. It’s simpler than you think however. Remember that airspace comes in layers, we’ll go ahead and start building it from the ground up explaining each layer one at a time. Class Gulf When it comes to Class G, think “G” for Ground. Class G… Continue reading Class G Airspace Pr Copy
Touch and Go Pr Copy
The Art of the Touch and Go First of all, what are these touch and go’s everyone talks about? Basically, the idea is to land the airplane on the runway (touching down) reconfigure for takeoff while still rolling down the runway, then add full power and takeoff again without stopping (the GO part). Why do… Continue reading Touch and Go Pr Copy
Go Arounds Pr Copy
If at first, you fail, then GO AROUND and try, try again. There’s no shame in realizing your approach down to the runway isn’t looking so great (in fact its a true skill to be able to realize ahead of time when things aren’t going so hot), and electing to Go Around and try again,… Continue reading Go Arounds Pr Copy
Aiming Points Pr Copy
Something to Aim For Whether shooting a bow and arrow, or landing a plane, it’s always important to have something to aim for (aim small miss small). When aiming to land on a runway, if you aim to simply land somewhere on the big piece of pavement, you will probably accomplish just that, but not… Continue reading Aiming Points Pr Copy
Low Approaches Pr Copy
How Low Can You Go? Well that’s the million dollar question isn’t it? Hopefully low enough to put the airplane on the runway, but not below it! At this point in your flight training you’ve already been practicing flying the airplane straight and level at safe altitudes, now you just have to do the exact… Continue reading Low Approaches Pr Copy