Most airports in the United States don't have a control tower. Looking at the FAA Sectional there are hundreds of airports and knowing what services are available and what to expect when you get to the airport is important. First, we can tell whether the airport has a control tower or not, just by looking at the symbol. A magenta symbol indicates that an airport is non-towered, … [Read more...] about Uncontrolled Airport Diagrams – Sectional Chart
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What is Controlled Airspace? (AIM 3-2-1)
What is controlled airspace? After all, a lot of "controlled" airspace is actually not under direct control at all, right? Well let's start with the definition right out of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM): 3−2−1. General a. Controlled Airspace. A generic term that covers the different classification of airspace (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E … [Read more...] about What is Controlled Airspace? (AIM 3-2-1)