jasc15
Pre-takeoff checklist
This past weekend, I flew MMU-ZER with vfr flight following. On the return trip while I was talking to Allentown app, I was getting close to the NY class B (well, probably around 20 miles). Not too close, but I was at 5500MSL, and wanted to know if I should start a fast descent to get below the B, or if I would be able to descend through the B at a more reasonable rate.
Allentown had been slow to respond and I had to call 4 or 5 times to get initial radar contact, and didn't have much dialogue with them once I did. So I called to ask for a transfer to NY app, and they said they were working on the handoff. I did get a handoff, but was told to remain below the class B which required me to make a rather quick descent (~1000 fpm)
So I guess my question is whether it is reasonable to pester ATC for instructions that may or may not come? After all, I've been dropped without warning before, so I would at least know if they are still watching me.
Allentown had been slow to respond and I had to call 4 or 5 times to get initial radar contact, and didn't have much dialogue with them once I did. So I called to ask for a transfer to NY app, and they said they were working on the handoff. I did get a handoff, but was told to remain below the class B which required me to make a rather quick descent (~1000 fpm)
So I guess my question is whether it is reasonable to pester ATC for instructions that may or may not come? After all, I've been dropped without warning before, so I would at least know if they are still watching me.