Brian Shearer 1031764 Posted July 14, 2017 at 03:37 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 03:37 PM Hello, have been playing with flight sims for a while but only just started to get into it in more detail. I have been flying VFR until recently, not trying to use SIDs/Stars and ILS. One of my last flights, I was asked by center to make contact when in an airports airspace but I have no idea how to tell either for IFR or VFR? is this something the GPS unit can tell you or.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Warren Posted July 14, 2017 at 04:51 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 04:51 PM [standard caveat: In the USA] The default GPS actually does have airspaces on it (although possibly outdated), but your best reference in the VFR world is a sectional chart. http://www.skyvector.com. What I would implore you to do is to study airspace requirements. They will dictate when you need to be talking to someone. The down and dirty is in Cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] A (above FL180), Cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] B (Big busy airports and surroundings), Cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] C (Moderate size/complexity airports and surroundings), and Cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] D (Smaller/varying complex airfields), you need to be talking to ATC. Cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] E and G do not require communication. That is very down and dirty, and there are different specifics to each. Here is a link to get you started: https://www.aopa.org/-/media/files/aopa/home/pilot-resources/asi/safety-advisors/sa02.pdf?la=en Have fun! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Harrison Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:45 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:45 PM Brian, Try plan-G from http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/ I use it, and works well to display my location in a standalone Program. Helps avoid CTA when flying VFR and squawking 1200. I did post a lengthy reply but when I hit reply it error red and lost it all. Sorry not going to risk a second one... Warning: always contact ATC if they send you a "contact me", simplies... Sean C1/O P3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Wiebe 1101951 Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:48 PM Posted July 14, 2017 at 05:48 PM you can also use skyvector.com (most accurate only in the USA although it does have good maps for the world); use their 'WorldVFR' chart and it shows the airspaces. Mr. VATSIM P2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Shearer 1031764 Posted July 15, 2017 at 12:17 PM Author Posted July 15, 2017 at 12:17 PM thanks all, i am europe but the information provided looks useful, ill take a read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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