Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Our NIFA team of pilots would travel to other colleges and compete in sanctioned competition involving precise navigation, pre-flight inspections, accuracy landings, and simulated bomb drops into a barrel from 100 AGL feet using bean bags as bombs. I was familiar with this company and knew they flew Cessna 206s and the twin engine Cessna 402.

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VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

It typically begins at 1200 feet AGL but can start lower in some locations. The 1200-Foot Rule Usually, Class E airspace starts at 1200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). The 700-Foot Exception In some cases, Class E can begin as low as 700 feet AGL to offer support for instrument approaches. This is the most common configuration.

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Airspace Classes AGL VOR Clearance 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

You’ll always find a steady stream of airliners queued up for departure and arrival. Due to its high elevation, Denver’s Class B airspace extends up to 12,000 feet MSL to give airliners room to descend. If flying under IFR, you’ll need a VOR or TACAN receiver, or an RNAV system (GPS).

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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52