Flight under Charlotte class B airspace

[Danny Holder]

Over the Christmas holiday my wife and I flew into Rock Hill airport under Charlotte Class B airspace with my Taylorcraft. With no electrical system, I called a week ahead and gave Charlotte TRACON my information. They wanted me to call up about an hour prior to entering the Mode C veil. I landed in Spartanburg and phoned ATC. They told me to "come on over". The folks were VERY friendly and helpful. I made a call up before entering Mode C with my hand held and stayed below class B airspace. They were not able to pick me up so a "big iron" guy passed my information along to ATC. It was a positive experience and will do it again. Danny