Questions and Answers
You need a clearance to fly into Class B airspace.
True
What is the minimum pilot certification required for operation within Class B airspace?
Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.
What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?
Where is an operable transponder required?
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What is the transponder requirement for aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport?
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Study Notes
Class B Airspace Requirements
- Clearance is mandatory to enter Class B airspace; alternatives are flying under or above it.
- Minimum certification for operation: Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with necessary logbook endorsements.
- Required radio equipment for VFR operation includes two-way radio communications gear, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.
- An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are essential within Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport.
- Exceptionally, all aircraft operating within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport, from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL, must be equipped with an operable transponder that has either Mode S or 4096 code capability and automatic altitude reporting.
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