2. The pilot in command holds a recreational pilot certificate and has met the
following:
The requirements of CFR 61.101(d)
The requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate
in CFR 61.94
3. The pilot in command holds a sport pilot certificate and has met the following:
The requirements of CFR 61.325
The requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate
in CFR 61.94 of this chapter
4. The aircraft is operated by a student pilot who has met the requirements of CFR
61.94 or CFR 61.95
Communications and navigation equipment requirements Unless otherwise authorized
by ATC, no person may operate an aircraft within a Class B airspace area unless that
aircraft is equipped with:
1. For IFR operation An operable VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) or Tactical Air
Navigation (TACAN) receiver or an operable and suitable RNAV system
2. For all operations An operable two-way radio capable of communications with
ATC on appropriate frequencies for that Class B airspace area
Other equipment requirements No person may operate an aircraft in a Class B
airspace area unless the aircraft is equipped with:
1. The applicable operating transponder and automatic altitude reporting equipment
specified in CFR 91.215 (a), except as provided in CFR 91.215 (e)
2. After January 1, 2020, the applicable Automatic Dependent Surveillance-
Broadcast Out equipment specified in CFR 91.225
Class C Airspace
Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, each aircraft operation in Class C airspace must
be conducted in compliance with this section and CFR 91.129. For the purpose of this
section, the primary airport is the airport where the Class C airspace area is designated.
A satellite airport is any other airport within the Class C airspace area.
Traffic patterns No person may take off or land an aircraft at a satellite airport within a
Class C airspace area except in compliance with FAA arrival and departure traffic
patterns.
Communications Each person operating an aircraft in Class C airspace must meet the
following two-way radio communications requirements:
1. Arrival or through flight Each person must establish two-way radio
communications with the ATC facility (including foreign ATC in the case of
foreign airspace designated in the United States) providing air traffic services
prior to entering that airspace and thereafter maintain those communications
while within that airspace.
2. Departing flight Each person:
From the primary airport or satellite airport with an operating control tower
must establish and maintain two-way radio communications with the
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