On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:50:16 -0000, EridanMan
wrote:

I guess I'm just wondering if there is any regular and consistent
"personality" differences between Bravo Approach regions throughout
the country, and if my comfort in Bravo is partly because I'm used to
a particular control area that just happens to be very 'nice'?

I've never had issues with NY, Boston, or Philly. My co-owner was
blown away by a few contacts with DFW with how easy they were to deal
with.

I'll usually check which approaches are in use at the protected
airports before I leave, and make an effort to keep my path clear of
them, as well as request the transitions displayed on terminal area
charts. I'll also have my ducks in a row before I radio them, and
usually be on a VFR FF as I approach the space.

NY is far busier than Boston, and requires clear comms and fast,
concise answers. Boston often doesn't seem all that different than
some Charlie spaces. I have heard NY brush off plenty of stutterers.
G

I haven't flown in SFO space, but it sounds like we have similar
experiences.