Can you enter Class C airspace on flight following?


Can you enter Class C airspace on flight following? Class C airspace never requires a separate clearance. If you are in two-way communications with the controlling facility, you satisfy the requirements for authorization through Class C airspace. Class D transitions are the sticky point.


How high can I fly without ADS-B?

The FAA requires ADS-B Out capability in the continental United States, in the ADS-B rule airspace designated by FAR 91.225: Class A, B, and C airspace; Class E airspace at or above 10,000 feet msl, excluding airspace at and below 2,500 feet agl; Within 30 nautical miles of a Class B primary airport (the Mode C veil);


Can I change altitude while flight following?

As a VFR aircraft, altitude is the pilot's discretion unless there has been an explicit assignment by ATC for traffic purposes. You should advise the controller of any altitude changes.


What are the exceptions to the Mode C veil?

Mode C Transponder and Airspace In order to travel within this airspace, you absolutely must have the proper equipment, unless you are one of the exceptions – a glider, a balloon, or an aircraft without a certified engine-driven electrical system.


Does flight following clear you through Class B?

Flight following by itself doesn't clear you into airspace. If you were looking to transit a Class B for example, you'd need to be explicitly cleared in.


Can you ask ground for flight following?

Flight following can be requested from the ground at certain airports. Generally larger airports are equipped to provide flight following services for departing aircraft. At smaller airports you may or may not be able to request flight following prior to departure.


Can you fly under Class C airspace without a transponder?

Two-way radio communications and operational transponder are normally required for operations within Class C airspace, but operations without radio communications or transponder can be conducted by LOA, facility directive, or special arrangement with Class C airspace controlling facility.


What aircraft are exempt from ADS-B?

The regulation 14 CFR 91.225(e) allows aircraft not certificated with an electrical system, including balloons and gliders, not equipped with ADS-B Out to operate within 30 nautical miles of a Class B primary airport—basically, within its Mode C veil—while remaining outside of any Class B or Class C airspace.


Can I fly into Class C airspace without ads B?

To enter Class C airspace, all aircraft must meet the following requirements: Two-way radio. Mode-C transponder. ADS-B Out device.


Is Class C airspace controlled?

Class C: This is the controlled airspace above 7,500 feet and surrounding major airports. Both IFR and VFR flights are permitted and both require ATC clearance and separation service is to be provided by ATC. Class G: This airspace is uncontrolled.


Is VFR allowed in Class C airspace?

Class C. IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are provided with air traffic control service and IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of other VFR flights.