bmoeller
Pre-takeoff checklist
After a 10yr hiatus for kids and family, I finally got back in the saddle back this past October and have been making up for lost time. Just crossed the 100hr milestone. Anyway....I finally flew from Reading,PA (KRDG) down to Cape May, NJ (KWWD) yesterday. Was my first beach flight. Also my first interaction with Philly Class B. When asked about my destination, I said I would skirt the Bravo to the south. Was caught off guard when they cleared me into the bravo direct without even asking. Suuuhweet!! Was cool watching the heavies fly over us. I listen to them on LiveATC often, so it felt like I was talking to some celebrities and recognized them instantly. HA!
Back to the question at hand though. When flying the coast line, what personal standards or best practices do you adhere to? I stayed at 2500 VFR heading south and 1500 when departing north. Wanted to stay out of the banner traffic's way, but I did see an aircraft heading south between 500-1000 and close to the shore line opposite direction of the banner traffic. Made me cringe a bit.
Back to the question at hand though. When flying the coast line, what personal standards or best practices do you adhere to? I stayed at 2500 VFR heading south and 1500 when departing north. Wanted to stay out of the banner traffic's way, but I did see an aircraft heading south between 500-1000 and close to the shore line opposite direction of the banner traffic. Made me cringe a bit.