I actually did the flight down the Hudson River just yesterday (for the 3rd
or 4th time already). The view of Manhattan at night is just magnificent .
My two passengers were speechless.

We have a VFR corridor over Hudson, so you don't need to talk to NY ATC. If
you are coming from the North, go under 1,500 ft when abeam Alpine Tower on
your right (shrortly after Tapanzee Bridge) and when over GW Bridge, go down
to around 900. Self-announce on 123.05. Stay to your right, remain over
water at all times, and watch for those helicopters, the criss-cross the
river all over the place. When approaching the Lady, go down to 600 and make
a few circles counter-clockwise. Try not to fly directly over Ellis Island.
On your way back up Manhattan, again keep right and over water.

-- CD


"Matt" wrote in message
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"City Dweller" wrote:
The weather is promised to be great, albeit a little chilly, this week
end in New York. Anyone has a any recommendations where to fly from the
New York City area? I was thinking maybe Block Island or even further
Northeast to Martha's Vineyard?

If anyone has some suggestions I am all ears.

Interestingly enough, I am planning on flying down the Hudson River
tomorrow. I have never flown through the New York area in a light plane
and am looking forward to it. Any tips on navigating the VFR flyways? I
am not sure whether I should contact NY approach and get a code, or just
self-announce on the advisory frequency.

The coast of Maine is always a nice trip. There are a couple of FBOs at
Rockland (RKD) that will give you a fresh lobster with a fuel purchase.
Not sure of the quantity required. Too bad the foliage season is over.

Matt