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Offline u00bgw1

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Another question
« on: February 17, 2009, 11:55:12 PM »
Another newbie question...


On the list of available ATC feeds there is a class b and a class c...whats the difference??



Offline FSfreak

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Re: Another question
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2009, 04:52:44 AM »
Class B and C are types of controlled airspace, the terminal approach areas. Class B airspace is only around the busiest airports in the US (eg LAX, JFK and similiar). Class C is around less busy airports (RDU,SMF,PDX). The major diff is that Class B airports are huge and have lots of traffic, Class C are usually smaller and have less traffic.

Offline KSYR-pjr

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Re: Another question
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2009, 07:32:18 AM »
As far as how B and C denote airport size and what to expect for traffic volume, FSfreak pretty much summed it up.  However, there are other differences, too, namely how VFR traffic must operate inside that airspace (since IFR traffic is handled pretty much the same in both types of airspace).

Here's Wiki's explanation of the different categories of airspace that gets into the details. 

Offline u00bgw1

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Re: Another question
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2009, 09:22:03 AM »
You guys are great....thanks

Offline evilcuban

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Re: Another question
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2009, 12:03:21 PM »
Try VATSIM.net or a google search, too.  I know VATSIM has information and I'm sure google would get you something, too.  You might end up curious about all the types of airspace...never know!

Offline Nos10

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Re: Another question
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2009, 01:39:16 PM »
The best way to understand is to pick up a Aeronautical Chart from your Local Airport. States give them out for free. Check out your DOT- Div of Aviation website for info.
The link below is from My State NC, Hope this helps.


http://www.ncdot.org/transit/aviation/products/chartsguides.html


« Last Edit: February 18, 2009, 01:56:00 PM by Nos10 »