On 27 Jul 2005 12:38:36 -0700, wrote:



George Patterson wrote:
RNR wrote:

My question is this: is it unreasonable (or unsafe) to consider flying
over the New York Bravo? That would make my trip much more direct.

Quite reasonable -- I've done it a few times. Another solution is to fly up the
Hudson at 900' to just past the northern tip of Manhattan island, climb to
1,400', turn right, and fly along the northern shore of Long Island sound.
That's the way I went up the last time I flew up there.

Personally, I would approach Newark airspace at something like 2500' or more and
contact Newark ATC as soon as practical. Try to get clearance through the
class-B (can't hurt). If that's denied, I would drop down and shoot the Hudson
corridor.

The corridor is great but next to a narrow pass through the Rocky
Mountains I can't imagine a more intimidating place for a first-timer.
Even when you do it properly it's hard to believe it's really legal.
But it's also something no pilot should miss doing at least once.

-cwk.

I've flown the corridor before and it is magnificent. You described
my feelings perfectly. I had difficulty believing that what I was
doing was actually legal. I recommend that trip to everyone. Just
study the TAC first.
Rich Russell