When flying northbound, if you are heading back east, prepare to descend to 2500 if Approach doesn't have time for you since the Burbank Charlie can get crazy hectic. (Just a note for anyone watching this). 2500 puts you under the Charlie, definitely easier just to get flight following if you can. Such a great and helpful video.
Cool video and very helpful… only wish the EV Comp setting on the GoPro was set correctly so we could see out that windscreen. Maybe a -1 would do the trick…
Great question! Yes, you can use the LA Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) even when LAX is IFR, as long as you can maintain VFR conditions within the SFRA. The key is staying clear of clouds and adhering to VFR weather minimums (3 SM visibility and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, or 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds). Remember, the SFRA is a designated VFR corridor, so it operates independently of LAX’s IFR status, but always be vigilant about weather conditions and airspace boundaries. Thanks for bringing up a great topic! ✈️
When flying northbound, if you are heading back east, prepare to descend to 2500 if Approach doesn't have time for you since the Burbank Charlie can get crazy hectic. (Just a note for anyone watching this). 2500 puts you under the Charlie, definitely easier just to get flight following if you can. Such a great and helpful video.
Great video extremely helpful
Cool video and very helpful… only wish the EV Comp setting on the GoPro was set correctly so we could see out that windscreen. Maybe a -1 would do the trick…
So cool
I am doing it tomorrow as my 2nd XC out of Palomar KCRQ. thx
Excellent. Enjoy!
Very well done thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Can you do this even if LAX is IFR (as long as you are still able to maintain VFR)?
Great question! Yes, you can use the LA Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) even when LAX is IFR, as long as you can maintain VFR conditions within the SFRA. The key is staying clear of clouds and adhering to VFR weather minimums (3 SM visibility and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, or 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds).
Remember, the SFRA is a designated VFR corridor, so it operates independently of LAX’s IFR status, but always be vigilant about weather conditions and airspace boundaries. Thanks for bringing up a great topic! ✈️
After exiting the SFRA, how do you know which frequency to use to contact SoCal approach? There seems to be numerous frequencies listed on ForeFlight
I have the same question, but I guess you can tune to the closest one and they will redirect you to the right one if it’s not.