Friday, July 31, 2009

Preflight 20090801

This flight is particularly important. I know I have not kept up very well, but this is due to my computer's breakdown. The last time we talked, we talked of Memorial Day and it's less than breathtaking flyover. The weather has been on my @$$ since April (When we thought I was going to take my checkride) This has been moved. Tomorrow is the big day. I'm pretty sure I know everything I got to know.
No special VFR in Bravo airspace, visibility is 3statute miles, cloud clearance: 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally. 152 Rule
Regular visibility and cloud clearance minimums for Delta and Charlie airspace are 3 SM and the 152 rule.
Special VFR in Delta turns minimums into 1 SM visibility
Class E airspace is from ceiling of G to 14,500 feet. Less than 10,000' minimums are 3 SM and 152 rule. At or above 10,000' is 5 SM, 1,000' feet below, 1,000' above, 1SM horizontally.
Class G airspace is 1SM visibility and clear of clouds.
Generally speaking:
Delta extends from surface to 2500'
Bravo from surface to 10,000'
Charlie from surface to 6,000'
In class Delta, Bravo, Charlie, must have clearance prior to entry, Mode C transponder with altitude reporting capability, and two way radio.

Anyway, now that some of that is put into my memory, I wonder how much of it I'll forget by tomorrow. I hope none. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. New airport, new people to meet. I'm a little nervous about the radio at this time because I have not talked to ATC in awhile unfortunately. All well. I'm just going to go do it. And damn it I will. Wish me luck
Over and out.