That's a very good point about inspecting a tall tower outside the magenta dashed line. Very possible to be within E but still within 400 feet of the object. Best explanation for wording regarding class e I've heard. Thanks
Also late to discussion. Certified Flight Instructor. Hoping to clear up the "lateral boundaries of Class E Airspace designated for an airport". The FAA's definition of Surface Area in the Pilot Controller Glossary is below:
SURFACE AREA− The airspace contained by the lateral boundary of the...
The below letter of interpretation from the FAA states that class E airspace starting at 700AGL or 1200 AGL is a "transition area" and not "surface areas". This specific interpretation targeted aerobatic flight underneath that transition area at an airport. The verbiage for the subject reg in...
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