Andy, I know that gliding clear is my responsibility, and I don't expect ATC to look after me. I was worried, however, that ATC want me below, say, 1500', but I need to be above, say, 2000' to be able to land clear. Sure, I can tell ATC "unable", but then what? Would they clear me into the path of a Bizjet climbing out of City Airport? Unlikely. Would they tell me to get out of their zone if I can't use 1500'? Probably more likely, but I don't know.
As for the SVFR routes, I know about the heli routes, but I thought I saw some fixed-wing routes too - I must have imagined it. Thanks for the info.
FNG - that's pretty much what I thought re. City transits. But there are obviously people out there who do it...
FFF
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PS - FNG, were we going to meet up this weekend? I know we were talking about it, but can't remember any definite arrangement. E-mail me...