This Saturday (7th September) I ws hoping to take a C152 through the City CTR between Lea Valley reserviors and Crystal Palace (truth be told, I'll have "she who must be obeyed" on board, and as it's her first flight in anything light and single-enginedlike I thought that a quick hop across London would be good, through the western side of said Class D).
And so, two questions:
a) Is this even going to be feasable or will I be turned away before hitting the airspace? Will the choice of R/W10 or 28 affect the decision? I'm happy with the R/T, although admittedly in 6 months of having the PPL this will be my first controlled airspace crossing outside of the R/T practical
b) Is there anything I can do to make both mine and your lives easier? I know I have to file a flight plan but would you prefer a filed one or an abbreviated one on the R/T? Ideally I'd like as high as possible, ie.: above 2000'... is this going to be possible or will I have to be at 1500', bearing in mind the "glide clear" rule this should be just about OK but I'd be happier at 2000' or so.
Any thoughts?
-D