New York scenic flying

[iburnthings]

Hi all

First post and not quite sure where to put it but here goes...

I'm a PPL from the UK (own a Druine Turbulent and fly a Cherokee 6) visiting NYC end of next month and would really like to do some flying whilst there.

If there's anyone in the area that's happy to take passengers then Id be more than happy to cost share etc...

If not then I'm looking for suggestions for somewhere to hire a Cessna (or similar) and an instructor for a flight and some sight seeing.

Never visited before and unfamiliar with the area so just looking for ideas and suggestions at the moment!

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Anthony]

If you are around NYC, you're going to want to talk to some FBO's at Republic, KFRG, or MacArthur, KISP to ask about instructors and rentals. Whiteplains is also an option, KHPN.

Go here for more info, and FBO's on each airport:

http://www.airnav.com/airports/us/NY

If you get down to Philadelphia, let me know.

 

[weilke]

Welcome to POA.

A number of POAers fly in the NY metro area and will be able to give you hints. There are a number of flight schools at airports over in New Jersey (e.g. Caldwell,NJ KCDW) and you should be able to find a instructor to give you a checkout including the scenic tour down the east river in the class-B exclusion. Be prepared to face some skepticism and and questions about what you want to do as people in that area have gotten a bit twitchy around people from overseas who want to fly around manhattan island.

 

[Richard]

Be prepared to face some skepticism and and questions about what you want to do as people in that area have gotten a bit ***** around people from overseas who want to fly around manhattan island.

That is BS. Americans have become weak and timid. Such people are resting on the laurels of a once proud people.

Why should an individual pilot have to answer to an entire population? After all, he is in pursuit of a legal endeavor.

 

[redtail]

Just flew the Hudson/East rivers two days ago. That's one of my favorite scenic flights! For safety reasons to avoid all the tourist helicopters, I always stay up high in the Class B via the "Skyline Route". You need clearance to enter via La Guardia and Newark towers. They usually keep you between 1500 & 2000 ft.

There are very strict rules so you definitely don't want to attempt this flight unless you're with a pilot that's very familiar with the area. It's an awesome flight down the Hudson then up the East river, over Central Park then back over the Hudson. Then after passing the Verrazano bridge, I contact JFK tower for the south shore routing back to Long Island and they clear me at or below 500ft. Flying along Coney Island and the beaches of Queens and Long Island at 500ft is truly a remarkable experience! I have an NFlight Cam mounted to the right side window to capture the moment. The ATCs are very accommodating and I have never been denied the Class B but I'm always prepared to go to plan B just in case they do.

Good luck with your visit.

 

[redtail]

Hi all

First post and not quite sure where to put it but here goes...

I'm a PPL from the UK (own a Druine Turbulent and fly a Cherokee 6) visiting NYC end of next month and would really like to do some flying whilst there.

If there's anyone in the area that's happy to take passengers then Id be more than happy to cost share etc...

If not then I'm looking for suggestions for somewhere to hire a Cessna (or similar) and an instructor for a flight and some sight seeing.

Never visited before and unfamiliar with the area so just looking for ideas and suggestions at the moment!

Many thanks in advance.

Hey, did you visit the city yet? Haven't heard from you since your original post. I just flew the Hudson yesterday and as usual, it was spectacular!. I hope you get a chance to enjoy the breathtaking views during your visit

 

[Skip Miller]

Then after passing the Verrazano bridge, I contact JFK tower for the south shore routing back to Long Island and they clear me at or below 500ft.

Just a niggle on an otherwise informative post. The south shore routing below 500 feet is outside Class B airspace and is frequently flown VFR - no clearance necessary. What you probably meant is to contact JFK tower and obtain flight following - which in my experience they almost always provide.

-Skip

 

[planeviz]

I suggest the Hudson trip and maybe lunch at Block Island. The Hudson has the view and possibly some traffic avoidance excitement if it's a busy day and you are under the Bravo.

Block Island (KBID) is less than an hour from KISP or KFRG, has a 2500 foot sloping runway and an on-field restaurant. As fun as visiting there is a flight around the island where you can see many nice houses perched high above the water even as you ponder how close to a "beach" you could ditch if the motor conks out

 

[redtail]

Just a niggle on an otherwise informative post. The south shore routing below 500 feet is outside Class B airspace and is frequently flown VFR - no clearance necessary. What you probably meant is to contact JFK tower and obtain flight following - which in my experience they almost always provide.

-Skip

You are correct:wink2:
The Bravo is +500 in that area, so they gave me FF with instructions to remain at or below 500 and to remain clear of the Bravo.

 

[redtail]

I suggest the Hudson trip and maybe lunch at Block Island. The Hudson has the view and possibly some traffic avoidance excitement if it's a busy day and you are under the Bravo.

Block Island (KBID) is less than an hour from KISP or KFRG, has a 2500 foot sloping runway and an on-field restaurant. As fun as visiting there is a flight around the island where you can see many nice houses perched high above the water even as you ponder how close to a "beach" you could ditch if the motor conks out

yes. I did Block Island for the first time a few weeks ago from KFRG. It was an awesome trip! There was only one other plane in the pattern ahead of me, this was a weekday in the winter, so it was great. The restaurant was nice. Next time, I want to venture off the airport grounds for an hour or so.