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Exiting and re-entering Class B airspace

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Here's the scenario: you just departed a class B airport (scenario works just as well if you simply have a class B clearance) VFR. Now, you leave one of the rings of the airspace and are now in Class E airspace. The controllers are still providing services and haven't said anything. Can you penetrate the neighboring ring of the Bravo without a new clearance from ATC? 

This scenario happened to me, and I simply asked ATC for clarification who confirmed I had a bravo clearance. Did they need to say remain clear of class B airspace or a similar phrase for my clearance through the airspace to be void? Or, is there any protocol with regards to clearances that would indicate you do or do not have the clearance once hearing the magical "cleared into class b airspace?"

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  1. Mark Kolber on Oct 03, 2016

    I would do exactly as you did.

    You were on course and altitude to leave Class B. You have left Class B. There is no difference at that point between climbing up into a higher Class B ring and making a 180 and heading right back into it. (Besides, most VFR Class B clearances I’ve heard have included altitude restrictions) As far as ATC knows, you have left, never to return without new permission.

    I am not aware of a requirement for ATC to affirmatively tell you to remain clear as you leave.

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