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Tim Dawson - 4/20/2017 9:24:19 AM

We have added an option to turn off just class E airspace on the map, in the forthcoming version of SkyDemon.

Please note that you can already disable warnings/alerts about entering class E.‌‌

‌Is this Mapping -> Airspace -> Controlled E (in the latest beta, 3.8.0.22878)?

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In fact the idea to hide E airspaces is IMO not born with 'good airmanship' as reference.
Airspace E is an airspace where a mix of VFR and IFR is very likely, and yes you are free to enter this airspace without clearance or even any radio contact, but once entering this airspace there are restrictions on visibility and distances to clouds. So for flight planning and awareness during the flight this is essential information. The option to switch warnings ON or OFF must be enough. 
W‌hat is the next step in hiding essential information...? I hope SD will encourage a certain minimum level in safety, just my concern as both a VFR and IFR pilot.

I kind of with EHOW on this one. Whilst a lot of Class E seems exactly like class G to the average VFR pilot, there are instances where it's important to be aware of it. For example, Scotland uses Class E for a few of its airways - VFR pilots should probably be aware of these and be in contact with ATC, even if strictly not required

There was always the possibility to disable controlled airspace. Now this is taken just step further so the pilot in command can decide for himself, which airspace he prefers to show. So where is the deal? And there was always the option to disable airspaces above or below some altitude. It's good the way it is now.

EHOW Flyer and Gax, thanks for your input. Unfortunately the time where we could have acted on it (during the beta period where this feature was in testing) is over, and the feature has shipped.

The disabling of the display of airspace E‌‌ seem to be a bit inconsistent. E is still visible in the virtual radar an in the "what is here" graphics. (on the PC)

regards
Wolfgang‌‌‌‌

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That has always been the case with airspace, I believe. The purpose of hiding on the main map is to declutter it, but Virtual Radar doesn't get cluttered in the same way, and it's always good to see what's coming.