David Megginson wrote:

I should clarify -- NY approach is happy to provide flight following
further out, but when I get close to the class B and switch
frequencies, they direct me underneath. I've come in VFR three times
to KTEB or KCDW from the north and have had the same thing all three
times.

It's been a while since I've flown into TEB; I don't recall details.

But flying into CDW from the north (or west), whenever I ask for class B at
some altitude, I've been typically given it. I cannot recall the last time
I told to stay clear/under.

In fact, I've had more trouble getting down than up. I've been held high
too long on occasion, making it a little cumbersome to contact CDW (ie. I
might be *above* their airspace at that point). It's something to watch
for, as TRACON appears to have no problem flying us into CDW's airspace w/o
coordinating it w/the tower.

I think that this is more common coming from the south, but I'm not sure.

- Andrew