Helicopter Airspace and Equipment Requirements

Question 1

Mode C Transponder Requirements

Answer 1

-Within class A, B, C.
-Within 30nm class B mode C veil.
-Above class B and C
-At and above 10,000 MSL (& above 2500 AGL).

-Transponder on required if installed.

Question 2

Broken Transponder?

Answer 2

-INOP XPDR or mode C, Request can be made at any time for ATC authorized deviation.
-For aircraft WITHOUT a transponder, request 1+ hour in advance.

Question 3

Military Training Routes

Answer 3

IR - instrument
VR - visual

3 number = Above (and possibly below) 1500’ AGL.
4 number = Only below 1500’ AGL.

Contact FSS to see if active