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Old 29th May 2009, 17:23
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learningtofly
 
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Have fun mate!

Hi Sarboy!

Refer the site SkyVector.com - Aeronautical Charts - Flight Planning for the US based FAA VFR charts. Punch in the airport identifier, like when i flew to Vegas with my Instructor we used Hendersen Executive (KHND). You'll have the chart and can refer it right away.
There's a note on the VFR chart i have with me now that says " Extensive concentration of tour operations daily between the grand canyon national park and the las vegas Class B airspace. All VFR traffic operating between these boundaries are encouraged to monitor/communicate on 120.65. ATC clearance required before entering the Las Vegas Class B Airspace"
My volatile memory cant recollect more than this, but all i can say is that the view is breathtaking and will last in your mind for a very long time. Having said that i'd also advice you to Fly Safe because of the Terrain.
And i think single engine VFR is permitted, given the conditions then.

Have a good one mate!

Cheers
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