Airspace Classes Clearance Flight Plan 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
What Is Controlled Airspace? The FAA defines controlled airspace as “a generic term that covers the different classifications of airspace (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace) and defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR and VFR flights.”
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). ATC offers IFR and VFR aircraft separation services in Class C. Maintaining awareness of airspace boundaries helps with the planning and carrying out of successful flights.
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Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Key Takeaways Class E airspace is the most common controlled airspace in the United States. No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet. Introduction to Class E Airspace Class E airspace is the most common type of controlled airspace.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 18, 2024
For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. For VFR flight, controlled airspace means increased cloud clearance and visibility requirements. ADS-B Out is also a requirement in Class A.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Many factors could prevent the controller from providing this service, such as: Radar Limitations Traffic Volume Controller Workload Frequency Congestion The workload-permitting service makes flight following different from Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) flights. You can learn more about airspace requirements here.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Follow procedures when requesting an SVFR clearance or departing a non-towered airport. Special Considerations: VFR, SVFR, and Departures Special VFR at Non-Towered Airports Special VFR (SVFR) cannot be requested at non-towered airports because theres no ATC to grant you the clearance.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
Software Requirements Flight Planning Software Software solutions like DroneDeploy, DJI Terra, and Pix4Dcapture streamline flight planning by enabling pilots to set waypoints, altitude, image overlap, and flight paths precisely. Properly planned missions ensure optimal data collection for mapping accuracy.
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