Questions tagged [class-g-airspace]
Uncontrolled airspace which is that portion of the airspace not designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E.
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Is this Class G Airspace?
So it's been about a decade since I got my private pilot cert and almost as long since I got to fly. My map reading is a little rusty.
I'm trying to fly my drone at a local park and it's warning me ...
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What light signals or visual markings indicate that turns should be made to the right at class G airports?
FAR 91.126 states:
§91.126 Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class G airspace.
(a) General. Unless otherwise authorized or required, each person operating an aircraft on or in ...
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When is this Class D airspace not Class D airspace?
The Terminal Area Chart (TAC) shows the Class D airspace for Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) view the full TAC. I have highlighted in green the north and south portions of the Class D ...
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How do I know my AGL altitude while in flight?
I am about to start my PPL, still flying in my FSX.
I have a question, let's say I am flying from airport A to airport B. Both airports are in G airspace and I would like to stay in G airspace and ...
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Can a holding pattern be in class G airspace?
Is separation provided between aircraft holding in class G airspace?
Could there be a holding stack in class G?
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Is there any class G airspace that extends to 14,500 MSL? [duplicate]
The U.S. Aeronautical Information Manual, part 3−2−6, lists a variety of airspace areas which may be designated type E. From reading this section, I get the impression that "typical" class E airspace ...
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What is the benefit or motivation for having Class G airspace?
I'm looking at the differences between Class E and Class G (AIM 3-2-6) airspace in the United States and I get that there are different flight condition requirements depending on AGL/MSL altitudes, ...
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Can an aerodrome in class G airspace be controlled?
Can an aerodrome be controlled, even if the only associated airspace is classified G?
E.g. can such an aerodrome have a control tower with the authority to give takeoff and landing clearances and ...
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Is airspace above KKIC class G at 3,500’ MSL?
Flying from KPRB to KKIC, in a straight route shown on SkyVector, except keeping slightly to the East of R-2504A&B, holding an altitude of 3500MSL, except for normal takeoff and descent rates, am ...
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Is there a general radio frequency in Class G for broadcasting intentions?
Let’s say you’re in class G and doing some aerobatics. Is there any standard frequency you might use (perhaps MULTICOM on 122.9?) to communicate your intentions?
Assume you’re not using flight ...
