East River turning radius

"Frank....H" wrote:

Do pilots flying this corridor use this technique?

I flew this side once back in 2003 or early 2004 in a C172S and prior to
embarking on the flight I made a plan, based on looking at a terminal
chart, to turn around south of Roosevelt Island, the widest part of East
River within the corridor. In addition I also gave thought to dropping
flaps, slowing the aircraft, and making a 40 degree or so turn.

In fairness, I should mention that I had flown the Hudson River corridor at
least three times prior and in every case looked up the East River (while
over the wide NY Harbor near Governor Island) and noted how much more
narrow that side was. Consequently, that visual certainly added to my
eagerness to properly plan the flight up the east side.


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Peter