Airspace Handout

Airspace

Required Equipment 2-Way Radio** Mode C Transponder*** Minimum Pilot Certificate Entry Procedure

Class B Yes Yes Private* “Cleared into Class B Airspace”

Class C Yes Yes Student IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact

Class D Yes No Student IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact

Class E IFR Only No Student IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact

Class G No No Student None

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. * Student Pilots may operate in Class B with proper training and endorsement. ** A Two-Way Radio is required for entering controlled airspace. *** 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.

FAR 91.155 Basic VFR Weather Minimums

Koji Triangle E 1000

5

1 SM

1000

G

10,000’ MSL

(B),C,D,E 1000

2000

3

1

G

2000

500

Clear of Clouds / See & Avoid

1,200’ MSL

Clear of Clouds / See & Avoid

(B) : Bravo is Clear of Cloud

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.