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Old February 27th 14, 04:50 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default LAX SFRA = chaos


The LAX SFRA can be a very safe place to fly as long as you understand the required altitudes, headings, and the common reporting points and you fly these with precision.

The attitude of pilots transitioning through the SFRA seems to be... the busier the corridor the more points you report. Heading South here are 7 common reporting points -
1. SMO VOR
2. The middle of the Marina
3. LAX North Corridor ( aka the north side of LAX )
4. LAX MId Field
5. LAX South Corridor ( South side of LAX )
6. The Refinery
7. Just before Torrance Airport ( Torrance Airport is actually beyond the corridor but it makes sense to announce your relationship to this position to help traffic follow your transition out of the area.

Heading North you would just reverse the order of these reporting positions. If there is no traffic or only one or two other airplanes in the corridor then simply skip number 3 and 5 above and only announce over LAX mid field. Always report your altitude with each position report. The corridor is very efficient and it can be an easy transition through the Bravo airspace.. Also note that you CAN be on flight following prior to the SFRA and they will simply instruct you to set your transponder to 1201 and resume your own navigation and communication as your transition through the SFRA - they will give you a frequency to report back in once your transition through the SFRA is complete. This will help you reestablish communication with So Cal for a continuance of flight following. Reestablishing flight following also ensures a safe transition into the airspace beyond the SFRA. Basically So Cal hands you off to your self through the SFRA but they are waiting for you on the other side. Its really not that big of a deal using the corridor - plus its fun to fly directly over LAX - Just remember to study the corridor headings and maintain exact altitudes. Also make sure that you have established proper altimeter settings prior to entering the SFRA. "An informed pilot is a safe pilot - please be that pilot "
Love2fly

 




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