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jim_in_nh:
Hi there,

I'm planning a trip into JFK in my single engine plane to pick-up an arriving relative, then going on to a short vacation.  I was planning to file IFR in and out, but I have a few questions.

1. Would ATC rather I be an IFR or VFR flight, if I have the option?  Is it easier for you one way or the other?

2. I'll be departing to KELM.  After reviewing the Kennedy One SID, I was going to file  SAX COATE V116 LHY ....  Is that the best way out, or is there another route I should file?

3. If the winds are very light, (<5 kts), I could safely operate on one of the perpendicular runways.  Is that kind of thing helpful to you folks, or would you just rather sequence me in with everyone else?  Speed on approach will be about 115kts, and 90kts on climb-out.

4. If runway selection and wind direction are just right, I could also safely waive the extra delay for wake turbulance.  Is that helpful, and should I mention that to clearance delivery? Ground? Tower?

5. Any other tips are appreciated.  I've been in & out of EWR on a rainy night, so I'm looking forward to the experience at JFK.

Thanks,
Jim

captray:
From a pilot's point of veiw, I would consider Farmingdale or another airport close by. A single engine, while completely legal, may really jam up the flow in and out of JFK. Everyone else is doing 150-170 kts and you will be lucky to do 100.

Of course, that's just what I would do.....

cessna157:
Plus, depending on the time of day, you're going to pay well over $100 in fees.

I'd pick another airport

jim_in_nh:
Thanks for the input from captray and cessna157.  It's always helpful to hear the two cents from experienced folks.

Regarding the cost, yes it's pricey, but only about $50 more than if I go to FRG, rent a car, fuel it, park it at JFK, deal with the LIE at rush hour, etc.

As for the flying, it has been my experience at major airports that ATC is always helpful, and they try to keep me off the primary arrival and departure routes as much as possible, in order to minimize the jam-up to which captray refered.  If it's IFR, I can and will fly the SID if that's what they want, but I give it 50/50 that I'll end up with something different.  If it's VFR, and they prefer I go that way, I was thinking of heading south to the shore line, then head west to the corridor up the Hudson, over the Tapanzee and on my way.  I heard a Bonanza do that the other day.

Either way, I'm trying to do my homework so as to make things go as smoothly as possible, so I'd still love to hear from a local ATCS with some tips.

Thanks again,
Jim

Jason:

--- Quote from: jim_in_nh on May 14, 2009, 09:42:22 AM ---Thanks for the input from captray and cessna157.  It's always helpful to hear the two cents from experienced folks.

Regarding the cost, yes it's pricey, but only about $50 more than if I go to FRG, rent a car, fuel it, park it at JFK, deal with the LIE at rush hour, etc.
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