I practice approaches at SPI, Springfield, IL. It is a training
facility for new controllers. After virtually all sessions, after I ask
for clearance back home, the controller will thank me for doing the
approaches with them that day.

Also, at the start of each session, I offer to do a radar surveillance
approach if any of the controllers need one for currency. They are
usually happy to hear that since often times the offer is accepted.

Hank
Henry A. Spellman
Comanche N5903P

Peter R. wrote:

Fly on up to Binghamton or Elmira, located in southern central NY state.
Both ATC groups sincerely appreciate the work and will tell you so on the
frequency. I often fly down to their airspace from Syracuse, NY, to
practice approaches because of the fact.

If you go, go IFR since I was told that IFR numbers count towards their
airport activity and help justify their jobs. One of this newsgroups
controllers will correct me if I am wrong, but in the meantime I like to
think I am helping these good folks out, even if it is a mere drop in the
bucket.