Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

[Danny Holder]

Has anyone flown into class bravo airspace with a Taylorcraft? I live in Middle TN and am wanting to fly into Charlotte, NC airspace for a landing at a satellite airport.

Thanks,
Danny

[3Dreaming]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

As long as you have the required equipment the type of airplane shouldn't be an issue. If you don't have a transponder I doubt that they will allow you in the class B airspace, but it may also depend on how busy they are.

[Bigdog]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

If it's a satellite airport under the Class B wedding cake you should be OK. I based my non-electrical system Tcraft at DWH which has a tower and is under Houston's Class B. A friend flies his Tcraft from here as well. We just add "negative transponder" to the first departure or arrival call and have never had a problem. If it's a non-towered field you don't need the radio and no one will even know you were there.

[jdoran]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

Danny,

I live under Class B and am inside the SFRA airspace around Washington DC. I fly on floats, so none of my flights ever start or end at an airport. in spite of all of this, the controllers are great, helpful and willing to accommodate any request that is legal.

Don't be intimidated by the radio calls or the process. there is absolutely nothing wrong with letting the controller know you haven't done this before, and you could use their help. they will help you!

Call flight service by phone before your flight. They will give you a step by step list of what to do. Write down all of the frequencies that you will need, you can get them off a VFR chart.

After your flight, you will be real proud of yourself for fitting into the system.

Don't be afraid.

[jdoran]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

Danny,

I live under Class B and am inside the SFRA airspace around Washington DC. I fly on floats, so none of my flights ever start or end at an airport. in spite of all of this, the controllers are great, helpful and willing to accommodate any request that is legal.

Don't be intimidated by the radio calls or the process. there is absolutely nothing wrong with letting the controller know you haven't done this before, and you could use their help. they will help you!

Call flight service by phone before your flight. They will give you a step by step list of what to do. Write down all of the frequencies that you will need, you can get them off a VFR chart.

After your flight, you will be real proud of yourself for fitting into the system.

Don't be afraid.

[lfries]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

If you need to go into the "B" you need to call on the phone for permission. I remember several years ago where a pilotshared his experience flying into the Class. "B " at San Francisco. He said it was a good experience. And he thought the controller enjoyed doing something different.

[TimHicks]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

I live near the New Orleans Class B airspace. I fly under the veil without talking to them regularly.
I've flown into the Class B airspace twice by calling the tower by telephone just before the flight (like L.Fries said). One time they gave me a "Special Clearance" number over the phone. It was a four digit number. Then in flight, when I made my initial call, I said that I had "Special Clearance 1234" and they replied "Oh, Taylorcraft, we have been waiting for you." Very nice experience.

[Randy]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

Like stated above, just call the tower and arrange it ahead of time. I found that the controllers are quite accommodating and willing to do what they can to help. Just make sure you can navigate the exact route including elevation that they give you to follow.

[N74DV]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

I fly under the KPHX class B at surrounding class D airports often. No issues. To go into B you'll either need a waiver or call ahead. Shouldn't be a problem.

[astjp2]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

UHM no, I have tried and they just laughed at me. You need to remember to say, "negative transponder, no electrical system." on the radio when making the initial call. I fly in SLC airspace all the time and into class D at OGD, they ask but after a couple of times and they know your N number, they wont anymore. I have also flown into FAI and ANC without a transponder, both class C, they ask and then give you permission. To enter in B but under the veil, you just need to remain clear of the actual airspace. I now have a portable transponder but its not necessary, it may suck but they will communicate and give you grief if they are having a bad day but they have to work you in to the airspace. Tim

If you need to go into the "B" you need to call on the phone for permission. I remember several years ago where a pilotshared his experience flying into the Class. "B " at San Francisco. He said it was a good experience. And he thought the controller enjoyed doing something different.

[Danny Holder]

Re: Flying Taylorcraft in Class Bravo

Thanks guys !