If I'm flying into Oakland (KOAK, Class C under Bravo) in my pokey Cherokee, do I need to call in through Norcal Approach?
Can I just call into Oakland Tower on the right tower frequency, provided I don't enter airspace until acknowledged by name?
I'm planning a trip into and out of Santa Barbara and want to be ready for the various radio calls. Was hoping pilots familiar with this airport could confirm and provide tips on what to expect. Here's what I'm expecting:
Inbound:
1. ATIS.
2. Approach control (prior to entering...
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I'm going to be flying in the LA area for the first time and wanted some advice on how to transit the area. I'm flying from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs under VFR in a Piper Archer II during daylight hours. I found AOPA's guide for using the LA TAC and have been...