How do I figure out the airspace class around a hospital helipad? Hospital helipads are shown on the charts, simply as the name of the hospital, followed by (R), then with a number (which I assume is above ground elevation). Thanks!
Airspace around hospital helipads
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alokbhargava
Premium Pilot
I'm still new at reading aviation charts. If there isn't any class listed for a particular location, that means at that loction the airspace defaults to Class G (uncontrolled)?
Maybe you can answer this one too:
Generally speaking, in class G airspace, is the minimum allowable elevation above the ground 1000 feet for something like a Cessna? Sometimes I see small planes flying around and I’m sure they are under 1000 feet. Thanks!
Generally speaking, in class G airspace, is the minimum allowable elevation above the ground 1000 feet for something like a Cessna? Sometimes I see small planes flying around and I’m sure they are under 1000 feet. Thanks!
captainmilehigh
Premium Pilot
Don't be fooled by the 1000' rule. There are many, I mean MANY situations where that does not apply.
What are some of the more common situations when the 1000' rule does not apply in Class G airspace? I'm assuming weather is one of them. What about non-weather related situations? Thanks
Thanks. When you get back: if a pilot is just out flying his cessna for recreation in class G airspace, on a clear day, must he always remain above 1000'?
captainmilehigh
Premium Pilot
SpaceDan, check out FAA regs 91.119. I'd include a screen shot but my iPad is acting stupid at the moment. Remember, this is for aircraft only.
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Thanks, I will check that out. I'm in Canada but the rules are likely similar. I'll look for the Canadian equivalent. Thanks very much
captainmilehigh
Premium Pilot
Yeah, that DOES make a diff. Should be similar for CAA.
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