Violation of Controlled Airspace
Time for a rant.
What is going on out there with GA pilots? This week alone there has been four VCA's at one little airfield where I work. I'm not talking about 1 or 2 miles either, try 25 Nm transits of airspace without any broadcasts. Most do the right thing but the number of those that have NFI is increasing. Whats going instructors? What are you teaching?
How hard is it to plan your flight prior to your departure? Have a look at a map. Actually study the blue and red lines and levels. Think about where you are going and do you need to get an airways clearance.
If your lost, ask for help. If you think your close to an airspace boundary, call us, don't just blunder in and stooge around. You create a lot more work and put yourself and others in danger. If you here ATC calling, don't ignore us and turn your transponder to standby. We can still see you.
For those that do the right thing, thank you. It is refreshing to hear a competent and professional pilot who calls in a timely fashion, with all their details and can readback a clearance and stay on a cleared route.
Rant over