Simviation Forum - Flight level bravo

Sep 5^th, 2004 at 11:22am

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What does flight level bravo mean?

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Reply #1 - Sep 5^th, 2004 at 9:44pm

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don´t wanna scare you, but.....I never heard that before! And i don´t think that this means ANYTHING

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Reply #2 - Sep 5^th, 2004 at 9:51pm

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ah, you´re new here, excuse me, man!

Welcome to simviation Wink

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Flight levels are usually related to numbers, for example "Flight Level 230" (FL230) means 23.000 feet above ground. I really don´t think that "FL bravo" is a correct phrasing....but you better wait for other answers, i don´t know everything about flying certainly....i´m still a learner and this forum is the best adress to do so Wink

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Reply #3 - Sep 5^th, 2004 at 9:54pm

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What about Bravo airspace. Something like request autorisation to transit to bravo airspace... or something to that effect

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Reply #4 - Sep 5^th, 2004 at 9:57pm

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yeah, but that´s another thing! Bravo airspace has nothing to do with Flightlevels, if i´m right..... That is just a certain airspace round airports

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Reply #5 - Sep 6^th, 2004 at 5:53am

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If "transision to flight level bravo did not mean anything then why would it be in FS4?

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Reply #6 - Sep 6^th, 2004 at 8:14am

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If "transision to flight level bravo did not mean anything then why would it be in FS4?

Are you sure the message didn't say something like "request permission to transition through bravo airspace"?

Flight level refers to altitude. Airspace refers to areas under air traffic control. Bravo is not an altitude, it is an area under air traffic control which requires certain procedures for you to be able to legally fly through it. Refer to the learning guide for more info.

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Reply #7 - Sep 6^th, 2004 at 9:31am

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When flying over an airport VFR and you have a flight following, you should request permission. That is so ATC knows you're there (I think curteousy is involved too) The ATIS will tell you the code Bravo, Alpha, Lima, etc....what ever letter they happen to be using.

I think that's how it works, any real-world pilots can help me out here?

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Reply #8 - Sep 6^th, 2004 at 8:21pm

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Are you sure the message didn't say something like "request permission to transition through bravo airspace"?

Flight level refers to altitude. Airspace refers to areas under air traffic control. Bravo is not an altitude, it is an area under air traffic control which requires certain procedures for you to be able to legally fly through it. Refer to the learning guide for more info.

Chris F has the correct answer. I looked it up once at the library in a Piloting Manual.

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Reply #9 - Sep 6^th, 2004 at 10:20pm

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Airspace is divided into classes. You best not traverse class ' b' airspace without letting the controller in charge of it know you are there. Its a fine way to get intercepted these days.

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Reply #10 - Sep 7^th, 2004 at 4:51am

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Thanks to everyone. Grin

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Reply #11 - Sep 7^th, 2004 at 6:42am

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It's even illgeal to fly into Class B airspace if you haven't received the words "Cleares into Class B...
The reason for this is that Class B airspace contains all the instrument approaches since it surrounds the nation's busiest airports. A little unrecognized intruder here can cause severe damage, both structural and to the traffic flow Wink

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