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• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 3-1-1
  Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 1. General › 3-1-3. Hierarchy of Overlapping Airspace Designations

  complexity or density of aircraft movements, 2. The nature of the operations conducted within the airspace, 3. The level of safety required, and 4. The national and public interest. d. It is important that pilots be familiar with the operational ... requirements for each of the various types or classes of airspace. Subsequent sections will cover each class in sufficient detail to facilitate understanding. 3-1-2. General Dimensions of Airspace Segments Refer to Title 14 of the U.S. Code…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 3-2-11
  Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 2. Controlled Airspace › 3-2-6. Class E Airspace

  airport page in the applicable Chart Supplement for surface area status information. 2. Extension to a surface area. Class E airspace may be designated as extensions to Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E surface areas. Class ... airspace extensions begin at the surface and extend up to the overlying controlled airspace. The extensions provide controlled airspace to contain standard instrument approach procedures without imposing a communications requirement on pilots operating under VFR. Surface area arrival extensions become…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 15-2
  Chapter 15: Airspace › Controlled Airspace › Class E Airspace

  Class E Airspace Class E airspace is the controlled airspace not classified as Class A, B, C, or D airspace. A large amount of the airspace over the United States is designated as Class E airspace. This provides sufficient airspace ... separation of aircraft during IFR operations. Chapter 3 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) explains the various types of Class E airspace. Sectional and other charts depict all locations of Class E airspace with bases below 14,500 feet…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 3-2-5
  Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 2. Controlled Airspace › 3-2-4. Class C Airspace

  paragraph 4-1-20, Transponder and ADS-B Out Operation, subparagraph f for Mode C transponder/ ADS-B requirements for operating above Class C airspace. 3. Arrival or Through Flight Entry Requirements. Two-way radio communication must be established with ... facility providing ATC services prior to entry and thereafter maintain those communications while in Class C airspace. Pilots of arriving aircraft should contact the Class C airspace ATC facility on the publicized frequency and give their position, altitude, radar beacon…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 3-5-5
  Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 5. Other Airspace Areas › 3-5-5. Published VFR Routes

  Published VFR Routes Published VFR routes for transitioning around, under and through complex airspace such as Class B airspace were developed through a number of FAA and industry initiatives. All of the following terms, i.e., “VFR Flyway” “VFR Corridor ... VFR Transition Route” have been used when referring to the same or different types of routes or airspace. The following paragraphs identify and clarify the functionality of each type of route and specify where and when an ATC clearance…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 3-2-2
  Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 2. Controlled Airspace › 3-2-3. Class B Airspace

  clearance is required for all aircraft to operate in the area, and all aircraft that are so cleared receive separation services within the airspace. The cloud clearance requirement for VFR operations is “clear of clouds.” b. Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment ... Requirements. Regardless of weather conditions, an ATC clearance is required prior to operating within Class B airspace. Pilots should not request a clearance to operate within Class B airspace unless the requirements of 14 CFR sections…