AGL Ceiling Transponder 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
Know what special scenarios still require a waiver, such as flying BVLOS operations, flights above people, or flights that exceed the standard 400 feet AGL. Requires: Two-way radio, Mode C transponder, and ADS-B Out. Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out within 30 NM. Shelf area: 10 NM radius, from 1,200 ft AGL to 4,000 ft AGL.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 10, 2025
What is the minimum ceiling and visibility for takeoff, landing, or entering the traffic pattern of an airport in Class E airspace under visual flight rules? A ceiling of 1,000 feet and have visibility of at least 3 statute miles. Have an operating transponder with altitude reporting. Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA).
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Flight Training Central
MARCH 18, 2024
Before operating in Class B, you must receive authorization from ATC, maintain two-way radio communications with ATC, have an operating transponder with altitude reporting and be ADS-B Out equipped. It typically extends to 4,000′ AGL. A transponder with altitude reporting is required within and above Class C airspace.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 24, 2024
All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. Although Class B airspace has a typical ceiling of 10,000 feet MSL, exceptions exist.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Weather reporting at the destination isnt required so long as some reliable source says theres at least 1000-foot ceilings and three miles visibly. Dont be fooled because you still have a transponder code. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Weather reporting at the destination isnt required so long as some reliable source says theres at least 1000-foot ceilings and three miles visibly. Dont be fooled because you still have a transponder code. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach.
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