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MrSparkle

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I will be visiting northeastern New Jersey/NYC for a few days mid-July; any recommendations on where to park my RV-12? Or where not to? Teterboro?:eek:

Also, I do plan to fly up the Hudson, which is a bucket list item for me.

Thanks for your responses.

Ian Heritch
RV-12 N417E
 
KHPN

We flew into KHPN (White Plains) the night before our planned excursion down through the NYC VFR Corridor. They were very good to us. It was a good jumping off point to fly the corridor the next morning too.

When we landed in White Plains, we rented a car and drove into NYC and had dinner and stayed overnight there. Then drove back to HPN the next morning to conduct our corridor flight back down through NYC. It all worked out great for us.
 
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TEB vs HPN

I fly in there regularly for work and Teterboro is VERY busy with corporate jets. HPN is a longer drive to Manhattan but easier in and out. I do not know about Caldwell but it is much smaller so might be easier in and out.

Mark
 
Airports

I just got back from a trip to NJ/NY I HIGHLY recommend N07 Lincon Park. It?s just outside Teterboro class D. Great stop with a restaurant on the airport. You can tie down in front of the restaurant for free. I stayed 3 nights and just bought a few gallons of gas. Also the Hudson River tour is easy to get to from this airport. It?s about 7 min from the start of the Corridor. I recommend doing the tour before 830 am. There will be Zero traffic so you can enjoy the view!
 
Linden, KLDJ is close. Cab ride to the train into Manhattan or dial up an Enterprise rental and drive yourself. I was based there for 5 years, easy access to the corridor is a plus.
 
I'm originally from NJ. When I fly down from NH to visit I use Greenwood Lake.
https://www.airnav.com/airport/4N1

I have friends who pick me up, so I can't speak to ground transportation.

But it's relatively quiet and outside the Class B.

I have also used Lincoln Park, which was fine too.
 
sky manor has a nice diner/restaurant.. scenic area.
farmingdale is a big empty airfield with mostly jets..
ocean city is nice if you want to walk to the beach
old bridge has 4 RV?s under construction or built.
central jersey has the cheapest gas, always.. and a nice italian restaurant in walking distance.

there is a presidential tfr coming soon.. so check.
 
NYC

Beware the Potus TFR's which close a bunch of airports to the Southwest. Airports to the NW have fuel prices $2 cheaper than the close in airports.
 
Second for Sky Manor N40

sky manor has a nice diner/restaurant.. scenic area.
farmingdale is a big empty airfield with mostly jets..
ocean city is nice if you want to walk to the beach
old bridge has 4 RV?s under construction or built.
central jersey has the cheapest gas, always.. and a nice italian restaurant in walking distance.

there is a presidential tfr coming soon.. so check.

A second for Sky Manor - N40. Restaurant is great, and there are a couple of RV's based there. We stopped on our way back to KORH from Myrtle Beach this past April and it was very nice.
 
I'm in Farmingdale at Monmouth Exec. It's outside the Presidential TFR's. 5 minutes to the coast and the Hudson. You can also turn right at the beach and fly the coastline all the way to Cape May if you like, or just cruise past the casinos at A.C. Lot's to see.

Lincoln Park is a good option too but in the footprint of the TFR's. The restaurant is really nice with outdoor seating and great food. Gas is in the $5 bucks plus some pennies area at both. Caldwell is adjacent to Lincoln Park but a delta airspace that is also under the TFR. They will charge you for landing and probably a ramp fee. I never go back there unless I am picking up a passenger. Fuel will be expensive too.

Linden is another option but with all of the helicopter traffic that flies in the corridor. Look on the chart. The airspace is tight!! No food and expensive fuel.

White Plains is a similar option to Caldwell, but on the NY side of the Hudson River.

If I was to do it today, I would use Lincoln Park or Monmouth Exec.

If you end up in the area, I would be happy to help you with the corridor trip. It's not difficult to figure out from the chart but some people get nervous. Traffic is never really a factor if you are a calm and level headed person. If you are dealing with the procedures for your first time, seeing a helicopter or two buzzing around like gnats might cause a little anxiety.

If you don't want help with the trip, you can still PM me and I will simplify things for you. I can also tell you how to get into the East River, which is very much worth the trip.

Andy

EDIT: Order a TAC for NYC now. It will take a while to ship to you I imagine. This was you can begin to think about the trip up the Hudson.
 
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