Ted
The pilot formerly known as Twin Engine Ted
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2007
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iFlyNothing
Well, I am approximately one month into having my PPL. Today for the first time I flew the Archer into New York City airspace and the plane and I both survived!
I flew from IPT to FRG via 4N1. I did this to make sure I had a good VFR route where I wouldn't need to talk to New York Approach if they either a) didn't clear me into the Bravo or b) just said "unable" and dropped me entirely, which I fully expected given that it was a Friday afternoon. They gave me clearance, though, and were very helpful. The experience was invigorating, changing frequencies rapidly and being given altitudes and headings to hold that I had been told by friends annoys them if you don't do a good job at holding.
I know a lot of you fly out of these areas regularly, especially HPN, but this was a first for me and a lot of fun. After this, I fully intend on coming in and doing this more often!
I flew from IPT to FRG via 4N1. I did this to make sure I had a good VFR route where I wouldn't need to talk to New York Approach if they either a) didn't clear me into the Bravo or b) just said "unable" and dropped me entirely, which I fully expected given that it was a Friday afternoon. They gave me clearance, though, and were very helpful. The experience was invigorating, changing frequencies rapidly and being given altitudes and headings to hold that I had been told by friends annoys them if you don't do a good job at holding.
I know a lot of you fly out of these areas regularly, especially HPN, but this was a first for me and a lot of fun. After this, I fully intend on coming in and doing this more often!