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Originally Posted by N733JJ
The risk I was referring to was the risk of busting Class B airspace or overflying the National Park. Yes, 1700' sounds like a lot but it can disappear quickly if any unexpected maneuvering is required. In the video, it appears that Devin hugged the Class B airspace, leaving "plenty" of room to the park.
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Since you brought it up here, I made a call to my FSDO yesterday and had a conversation about the corridor. We thoroughly went over the NY TAC both front and back even though I have flown the route dozens of times. The SFRA rules of the VFR Corridor are listed on the back of the TAC (Blue/Grey chart with VFR corridor Instructions). It outlines all boundaries and areas where VFR Flight is permissible. After about 20 minutes of discussion, my FSDO and I agreed that there are no restrictions on flight over the national park on the SFRA chart. You would still however have to maintain 1000' clearance from the highest obstacle (the statue 305' so 1305' MSL which is higher than the corridor ceiling). My FSDO and I determined that directly over flying the statue would be the only way to violate yourself over the water within the boundaries outlined in the SFRA.
I really enjoyed the call and as always appreciate the learning from this page. As for the risks involved, we did a thorough briefing as well as extensive traffic monitoring on various frequencies including approach. Also worth noting is that traffic was extremely low due to covid. I may have done a little editing to make it appear slightly busier for "dramatic effect."
Anywho, thanks for inspiring the conversation. Second me for the beers next year!!! And if there is any way we can help keep that VFR route open, sign me up for the volunteering! I am only a short RV ride away from the corridor.