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The Mooney Flyer
Volume 1 Number 8
December 2012
What do you mean by “ATC”? Is that the Control Tower? Contact the tower before
invading their Class D airspace. Also, the Approach controller providing Class C or Class B service can
coordinate with any Class D surface areas, or they must issue you specific instructions to avoid the Class
D. The Controller’s handbook specifies that “a pilot is not expected to obtain their own clearance
through a class C or D while obtaining advisories [flight following]."
Do I need a Mode C? No. A transponder and/or Mode C are NOT required.
When the tower is closed, what happens to the Class D airspace?
It becomes Class E
or class G. Check the AF/D for actual airspace reversion.
Class D Structure: It’s generally circular in form with a 5 statute
mile radius and extends upward to about 2,500 feet AGL (but not all
the time). Check the chart for applicable altitudes.
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The Biennial Flight Review Study Guide provides the right
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amount of information to help you prepare for your flight
review. It enhances your ability to deal with abnormal and
emergency situations.
The Instrument Proficiency Check Study Guide is a must,