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Manhattan X 1.00
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Flying over this scenery in a light aircraft
We will describe two routes: one from North/East to South/West and one the other
way around. These route descriptions lean heavily on a published document from
Carney Aviation. A map is provided for these routes.
General
Always use the frequency 123.05 to announce yourself on the Hudson River and
123.075 on the East River. Turn on every light you have and stick to the correct side
of the river at or below 1100 ASL. Do not exceed 140 knots. Be especially careful to
watch for helicopter traffic near the Statue of Liberty. If you fly between the Lady
and Newark airport, you must be at or below 500 ASL, and at least 500 feet away
from "any person, vessel, or object."
La Guardia Tower controls the airspace within six miles of LGA, up to 2000 feet.
Contact the tower on 119.95 or 126.05 to use this airspace. They are normally very
accommodating if your radio technique is good. However, if LGA is using the River
Visual 13 approach, you will not be able to fly the red route because it gets too close
to the traffic.
Southbound
Come in at 1500 feet and start north of LGA, at least 6 miles from the airport to stay
out of the Class B Control zone. Turn south along the Hudson and descend to 1100
feet or lower. You must be at this altitude before you cross George Washington
Bridge. Stay over the river, and stay on the right side at all times. Northbound traffic
will be just a few hundred feet off your left wing. Keep your radio tuned to 123.05 to
get an idea of the traffic. When you get to G.W. Bridge report your position. It is
advised to do the same at Central Park, Empire State, Battery Park and the Statue.
You can circle the Lady, but be VERY careful if you do. Don't circle opposite the
direction of anyone else who's doing the same thing. You must be at or below 500
feet behind the Lady (New Jersey side), and you must also remain at least 500 feet
from any "person, vessel, or object." You can use New York Harbor to carefully turn
around and retrace your route in the opposite direction. Or you can also continue
Southbound, climbing no higher than 1400 feet after you pass Verrazano Narrows
Bridge.
Northbound
Northbound, while you are still below Class B airspace, call LaGuardia Tower on
119.95 or 126.05 before you reach Governor's Island. These are special Tower (not
Approach) frequencies for aircraft passing through LGA airspace but without the
intention of landing there. They apply from the surface up to and including 2000
feet, within 6 NM of LGA. Tell the tower you want to fly over Central Park and the
tower cab, then Eastbound. Also request an altitude where they can handle you,
1500 is mostly used.