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Can I fly under class B airspace without a transponder?

Can I fly under class B airspace without a transponder?

Pilots can fly unequipped under Class B and C airspace shelves as long as they remain outside of any Mode C veil.

In which case is an ADS-B transponder required?

ADS-B is required when operating overall 48 continuous states, within airspace at or above FL 100 (excluding airspace from 2,500 ft AGL). At or below FL100 ADS-B will be required; 1) While operating within class B or C airspace.

When flying under the class B airspace the maximum indicated airspeed authorized is?

200 knots
(c) No person may operate an aircraft in the airspace underlying a Class B airspace area designated for an airport or in a VFR corridor designated through such a Class B airspace area, at an indicated airspeed of more than 200 knots (230 mph).

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Where can you fly without a transponder?

Yes, you can in the US in Class D, E & G airspace according to 14 CFR 91.215. You will need to placard the transponder INOP, and make a note in the aircraft logbook. But, you must stay out of any Mode C Veils, and further than 30 miles from Class B airports.

What is required for class B airspace?

All aircraft entering class B airspace must obtain ATC clearance prior to entry and must be prepared for denial of clearance. Aircraft must be equipped with a two-way radio for communications with ATC, an operating Mode C transponder and automatic altitude reporting equipment.

What is the lowest altitude permitted for acrobatic flight?

2,500 feet
No person may operate an aircraft in acrobatic flight when less than 2,500 feet AGL.

Is a transponder required for Class D airspace?

But it’s true; aircraft can be operated, under certain circumstances, without a radio or a Mode C transponder within Class D airspace that’s within a mode C veil. Rules and regulations often have exceptions, and the rules we call the Federal Air Regulations (FARs) are no different.

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Where is transponder required?

Required to be used when: At or above 10,000′ MSL over the 48 contiguous states or the District of Columbia, excluding that airspace below 2,500′ AGL; Within 30 miles of a Class B airspace primary airport, below 10,000′ MSL.