Long Beach Transition
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:00 pm
Hello,
First time poster and second time PE user. Right of the top, I would like to congratulate PE on a very fine service.
I have about 12 hours of real flying under my belt when I had to stop my PPL due to expense.
So I have had limited real time communications with ATC - 12 hours does not get you much...
and I have been Vatsim for some time now and actually got my I-6 rating at ZLA. Finding PE brings a whole new level of simulated ATC experience.
Now for the question,
I flew from KSMO to KSNA via the SE mini route. I filed a VFR flight(not sure if I had to, but I saw the option on the flight plan) and flew at 2500 ft.
After I got to Hawthorne I was told to assume my own navigation so I set my GPS direct to KSNA moments later I was asked if I wanted the Long Beach transition...I did and still do not know what that is? I told the controller I was VFR and expecting a visual on KSNA. He told me to remain on his frequency and after a few minutes I was told to contact John Wayne tower. I came in on a right hand, downwind for 19R and had a great landing.
Can someone please tell me what the Long Beach transition is?
I have been reading about Class B and D transitions, but I do not see anything about Long Beach transition.
Thanks in advance.
DeadZone44
First time poster and second time PE user. Right of the top, I would like to congratulate PE on a very fine service.
I have about 12 hours of real flying under my belt when I had to stop my PPL due to expense.
So I have had limited real time communications with ATC - 12 hours does not get you much...
and I have been Vatsim for some time now and actually got my I-6 rating at ZLA. Finding PE brings a whole new level of simulated ATC experience.
Now for the question,
I flew from KSMO to KSNA via the SE mini route. I filed a VFR flight(not sure if I had to, but I saw the option on the flight plan) and flew at 2500 ft.
After I got to Hawthorne I was told to assume my own navigation so I set my GPS direct to KSNA moments later I was asked if I wanted the Long Beach transition...I did and still do not know what that is? I told the controller I was VFR and expecting a visual on KSNA. He told me to remain on his frequency and after a few minutes I was told to contact John Wayne tower. I came in on a right hand, downwind for 19R and had a great landing.
Can someone please tell me what the Long Beach transition is?
I have been reading about Class B and D transitions, but I do not see anything about Long Beach transition.
Thanks in advance.
DeadZone44