Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Intimidated by busy Class B airspace boundaries, mandatory reporting points, or dense helicopter traffic along the Hudson River? Master airspace navigation and build complete flight planning confidence by enrolling in our 🚀 Pilot Master Class (7-Day Free Trial): privatecourse.fly8ma.com/pilot-masterclass-7-day-free-trial today.
Navigating complex VFR corridors requires precise altitude hold, frequent CTAF position reporting, and aggressive visual scanning. In this complete flight walkthrough down the Hudson River Exclusion, learning how to fly around NYC safely breaks down mandatory reporting points on CTAF 123.05 MHz between 1,000 and 1,300 feet MSL. You will learn how to make concise radio calls, follow right-hand traffic rules along the riverbank, wear inflatable flotation gear over water, avoid helicopter wake turbulence, execute safe U-turns, and maintain 140-knot speed limits under the New York Class B shelf.
00:00 Introduction & Hudson River VFR Exclusion rules overview
00:40 Altitudes (1,000–1,300 ft MSL), CTAF 123.05, & mandatory reporting points
02:21 Water safety: Wearing personal flotation devices (PFDs) over the Hudson
03:35 Avionics alerts, passenger traffic watch, & helicopter wake turbulence
06:17 Statue of Liberty orbit procedures, U-turn radio calls, & northbound transitions
09:00 Transient rules, 140-knot speed limits, & ATC Class B clearances
Grasping complex airspace rules and pilot communication protocols ensures safe, stress-free flights through America's busiest corridors. At Fly8MA, we break down challenging flight environments into practical ground school lessons, and you can test your real-world flying skills in rugged wilderness terrain when you choose to train for ⛰️ Mountain Flying In Alaska: fly8ma.com/flight-training/.
Take complete command of your flight training goals, eliminate airspace navigation anxiety early, and enjoy unforgettable cross-country flights. When you visit our flight lodge, you can even stay in a converted aircraft and 🏠 Book a Night in the Airplane House: book.fly8ma.com today.
FLY SAFE!
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Intimidated by busy Class B airspace boundaries, mandatory reporting points, or dense helicopter traffic along the Hudson River? Master airspace navigation and build complete flight planning confidence by enrolling in our 🚀 Pilot Master Class (7-Day Free Trial): privatecourse.fly8ma.com/pilot-masterclass-7-day-free-trial today.
Navigating complex VFR corridors requires precise altitude hold, frequent CTAF position reporting, and aggressive visual scanning. In this complete flight walkthrough down the Hudson River Exclusion, learning how to fly around NYC safely breaks down mandatory reporting points on CTAF 123.05 MHz between 1,000 and 1,300 feet MSL. You will learn how to make concise radio calls, follow right-hand traffic rules along the riverbank, wear inflatable flotation gear over water, avoid helicopter wake turbulence, execute safe U-turns, and maintain 140-knot speed limits under the New York Class B shelf.
00:00 Introduction & Hudson River VFR Exclusion rules overview
00:40 Altitudes (1,000–1,300 ft MSL), CTAF 123.05, & mandatory reporting points
02:21 Water safety: Wearing personal flotation devices (PFDs) over the Hudson
03:35 Avionics alerts, passenger traffic watch, & helicopter wake turbulence
06:17 Statue of Liberty orbit procedures, U-turn radio calls, & northbound transitions
09:00 Transient rules, 140-knot speed limits, & ATC Class B clearances
Grasping complex airspace rules and pilot communication protocols ensures safe, stress-free flights through America's busiest corridors. At Fly8MA, we break down challenging flight environments into practical ground school lessons, and you can test your real-world flying skills in rugged wilderness terrain when you choose to train for ⛰️ Mountain Flying In Alaska: fly8ma.com/flight-training/.
Take complete command of your flight training goals, eliminate airspace navigation anxiety early, and enjoy unforgettable cross-country flights. When you visit our flight lodge, you can even stay in a converted aircraft and 🏠 Book a Night in the Airplane House: book.fly8ma.com today.
FLY SAFE!
#studentpilot #privatepilot #learntofly #flighttraining #fly8ma #aviation #pilotlife #hudsonrivercorridor #vfrcorridor #nyc airspace
