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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 16, Class B Airspace — Where and Why
3 minutes Posted May 14, 2026 at 9:13 am.
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to identify Class B airspace on a sectional chart by its solid blue lines.
- The meaning of the "upside-down wedding cake" structure and how to read its altitude floors and ceilings in MSL.
- The absolute requirement for FAA authorization, primarily through LAANC, before any drone operation within Class B airspace.
- How UAS Facility Maps dictate the maximum pre-approved flight altitudes for LAANC authorizations.
- Common exam traps, including the critical difference between MSL and AGL altitudes and misidentifying airspace boundaries.
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