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[FastEddieB]

"DILLIGAF" airspace?

Yes, Eddie, as a matter of fact you do.

Well, sometimes...

...a little...

...maybe.

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[3Dreaming]

"We" is the pilot community. We all understand (or should) than class E is controlled airspace. But we (meaning many pilots of all certification levels from student to ATP) also use term "controlled" to mean airspace where ATC direction is mandatory.

I don't disagree that we should use proper terminology, which is why I suggested we should apply a different term to mean airspace where ATC interaction is required. You didn't play along...so I guess we have to keep misusing the term and annoying you.

Andy, ATC direction is only required for class A and B airspace. You can operate in class C and D airspace without direction from ATC, all you need is established 2 way radio communication.
A better way to think about controlled airspace is the airspace that ATC can provide separation for IFR traffic. After all that is what the controlled airspace is for.

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[drseti]

Wait a minute - the vast majority of Class D control towers don't have radar or screens (not even the BRITE remote displays). So, why would they require transponders (or even know if you have one?). This may be a discrepancy between regulation and practice.

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[3Dreaming]

For class D, E, and G airspace you are not required to have a transponder, but if you have one it should be on. You are required to have a transponder with mode C for class A,B, and C airspace. If you are flying inside the 30nm mode C veil and your aircraft was certified with an engine driven electrical system you need a mode C transponder.
The whole airspace system is set up for the protection of the IFR traffic.

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[3Dreaming]

You are required to have a transponder for class A,B, and C airspace.

Mode C also.

I knew that, must have had a brain fart. I went back and fixed it.

[MrMorden]

You're not annoying me, but maybe confusing some people. Maybe it's just a Sport Pilot misconception because the pilot community I know of tries to get it right. Not trying to start a fight.

You should head over to the AOPA forums and pilotsofamerica.com, there are plenty of pilots of all certification levels you can impart your wisdom to, because they are misusing the term.

I've never had anybody insult me for agreeing with them before.