Hi,
I'm a low time pilot planning his first serious x-country. I'll be heading from the Boston area to Long Island, Republic in particular. I'll be flying in early on a summer Friday, and out late that afternoon.
Looking for tips from locals on flying in the busy airspace. My thoughts were to cross the Sound at Groton then head South-West to the southern side of the island and fly West over the beaches -- the wife should enjoy the view. Would locals recommend staying out over Fire Island or on the more mainland side of the bay? Thinking of staying out of the class C at KISP. Or do they not mind us little folk?
Is there a lot of banner flying traffic over the beaches? The chart shows jet traffic from 4-9,000 ft. I'll be under that, but is it an issue? Can I expect to receive VFR advisories the length Long Island?
Sorry for so many questions at once. Been thinking about this trip since the wife requested it a week ago. Have another month to plan it.
cheers,
Chuck
I'm a low time pilot planning his first serious x-country. I'll be heading from the Boston area to Long Island, Republic in particular. I'll be flying in early on a summer Friday, and out late that afternoon.
Looking for tips from locals on flying in the busy airspace. My thoughts were to cross the Sound at Groton then head South-West to the southern side of the island and fly West over the beaches -- the wife should enjoy the view. Would locals recommend staying out over Fire Island or on the more mainland side of the bay? Thinking of staying out of the class C at KISP. Or do they not mind us little folk?
Is there a lot of banner flying traffic over the beaches? The chart shows jet traffic from 4-9,000 ft. I'll be under that, but is it an issue? Can I expect to receive VFR advisories the length Long Island?
Sorry for so many questions at once. Been thinking about this trip since the wife requested it a week ago. Have another month to plan it.
cheers,
Chuck
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