New FAA maps
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Good find. This is really helpful in that it validates my class B airspace calculations. I know there's a disclaimer that says that it is not 'official' but it does show the Class B in my area in more detail than a sectional. If you go by the sectional, you can't make out exact landmarks to know whether you are outside of the B or not.
If you measure 5 miles from center of airport, its a different circle than what shows on Sectional so it's always been hard to tell and I've had to turn down jobs that were borderline in/out of Class B. This map shows the inverted wedding cake shape by showing the UAS ceiling getting higher as you move away from the center (in general) of the class B. And it shows it in relation to streets and not vague landmarks and major highways.
If you measure 5 miles from center of airport, its a different circle than what shows on Sectional so it's always been hard to tell and I've had to turn down jobs that were borderline in/out of Class B. This map shows the inverted wedding cake shape by showing the UAS ceiling getting higher as you move away from the center (in general) of the class B. And it shows it in relation to streets and not vague landmarks and major highways.
I use it for a source for the upcoming LAANC max height restrictions - Which you'll see extends beyond "controlled airspace".
FAA Explains the LAANC Program
FAA Explains the LAANC Program
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