Originally Posted by
Old Akro
My concern about Elwood is that its has:
sightseeing VFR traffic (possibly without TXP)
Traffic entering the MB Class D zone
Transiting VFR (possibly without TXP)
IFR traffic either using the aid at MB or transiting
Approaching that point, traffic can be on MB tower, ML radar, ML departures or possibly ML CTR.
It is an area of busy and complex transitional airspace. I've had a couple of instances of concern with the drop plane when I've been on IFR descent. The canopies might be in class G, but the drop occurs in Class C after departing in class D.
I think UTR's concern is that they appear to be less than meticulous about following the rules.
Flying through the point ormond area is a real ass tightener , with traffic from two busy airfields converging dumping meat bombs is asking for dramas, YLIL has a drop zone that works well in between the two fields in the valley ,as long as pilots follow the local rules. I'm sure everyone is doing what they can to be safe but it's one spot I don't really enjoy transiting !
Met