Radar coverage down to 500ft nationwide
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I remember the days of full VFR reporting, once again,
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Then I flew VFR in the States. Some long VFR navs. I flew over Class D towers at 4300ft without having to get a clearance or talk to the controller. I saw 737's taxi at these airports as I flew over. I flew into a couple of these airports, got cleared 'the option' all of these flights WITHOUT a flight plan. Shock! Horror! Awe!
I flew into a couple of 'CTAFs' some of them very busy, not one pilot reported on downwind, base, final and short final. For some reason they didn't feel the need to experience the euphoria of hearing their own voices transmitting in VHF glory.
And guess what? NCD
Keep going Dick, while ever you have breath!