21. Class “B” AirspaceClass “B” Airspace Class B airspace is designated around very large, busy airports. Class B airspace structure generally resembles an upside-down wedding cake of three layers or more. At this writing there are 31 Class B airspace installations in the United States.
22. Class “B” AirspaceClass “B” Airspace Depiction On SectionalsDepiction On Sectionals Class B airspace is depicted on Sectional charts by concentric circles, drawn with a solid blue line. Ceiling height and floor height of each Class B airspace layer is shown on the Sectional (in hundreds of feet MSL).
23. Class “B” AirspaceClass “B” Airspace Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements Class B airspace entry requires: – Two-way radio communication. – Permission to enter. – Altitude-encoding transponder (Mode C or Mode S). – In some cases, Private Pilot (or higher) pilot licensure.
24. Class “B” AirspaceClass “B” Airspace
30. Class “B” to Class “A”Class “B” to Class “A” Pilot - Increase pilot requirements – Instrument rating – Communications with ATC Aircraft - Compliance with FAR’s – Pitot/Static check – IFR instruments – IFR certification certificate Environment – High Altitude systems (cold, O2)