Class D Sucks

After ten years and 1400 hours, we're far more comfortable
flying into busy non-controlled airspace than we are flying into so-called
controlled Class D airspace. That is a clear indication that Class D is not
working properly.

After 15 years and 5700 hours, Class D has worked for me.
I think it just might be a mixture of crappy pilots (Not saying you are one),
crappy controllers and bad timing.
I have seen both at various airports with Class D all over the country.

When I fly VFR into Class D (or any airspace, for that matter), I usually take
the controllers word as advice. I usually follow it because there is usually a
good reason to, but sometimes...ya just never know.

The key to it is realize the system isn't perfect and do not expect perfection.
Just gotta keep your head on swivel and your SA up.




-John
*You are nothing until you have flown a Douglas, Lockheed, Grumman or North
American*