Planning flight from KSMO to KPSP
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:40 pm
I’m planning to fly the route between tomorrow’s focus fields. I’ve been out of this a long time (5 years!) and that is some complex airspace between these fields—I love PE, I’d never attempt this in real life though once upon a time I’d have had no problem...back when they were TCAs and ARSAs.
I plan to request flight following right away at taxi. Then I’m expecting, barring any heading/direction instructions, to head about due East and stay at 2,000 to stay below the Class B. So when I call up on the taxi is it correct for me to say my altitude will be 2,000 even though I expect to climb higher later in the flight?
Also, as the Class B allows me to climb, if the controller has not issued altitude instructions, can I climb without notifying the controller? I am mostly concerned about this as I will be maneuvering in Class C airspace.
I would appreciate any advice, and I’m thankful for the controller who will help me correct any mistakes. It’s been hard getting back into this because I used to be pretty competent! Flying the plane is like riding a bike—the radio comms are a whole other beast. It’s starting to come back quick. Once I get my competency in VFR back then I’ll tackle IFR again.
Matt
I plan to request flight following right away at taxi. Then I’m expecting, barring any heading/direction instructions, to head about due East and stay at 2,000 to stay below the Class B. So when I call up on the taxi is it correct for me to say my altitude will be 2,000 even though I expect to climb higher later in the flight?
Also, as the Class B allows me to climb, if the controller has not issued altitude instructions, can I climb without notifying the controller? I am mostly concerned about this as I will be maneuvering in Class C airspace.
I would appreciate any advice, and I’m thankful for the controller who will help me correct any mistakes. It’s been hard getting back into this because I used to be pretty competent! Flying the plane is like riding a bike—the radio comms are a whole other beast. It’s starting to come back quick. Once I get my competency in VFR back then I’ll tackle IFR again.
Matt