Likelihood of clearance overhead Belfast

[niceday2700classic]

Ladies and Gents,

What's the likelihood of a VFR clearance direct from the IOM VOR to EGAE, overhead Belfast?

At relatively low level, it's all class D and E. So in theory fine, but the reality may be different. Or perhaps just file IFR?

Opinions from locals (or anyone else in the know) highly valued.

[maxred]

Would suggest there would be no problem at all. It is VFR by the way, and in class D/E, the clearance would be not above 2000', unless a request for higher. Your only issue on the day, VFR, is weather.

Should not be a problem.

[niceday2700classic]

Sorry just a typo, I'm aware that it's VFR rather than VRF!!! :-)

[mad_jock]

next question is are you in a twin or a single?

[niceday2700classic]

Single, so will require higher...

[XiRho]

Normally not a problem if EGAC are using r/w 22. They are considerably more reluctant to permit transits if 04 is in use.

[maxred]

Whilst I can appreciate where the issues may arise, one would be under a control service and be able to avoid landing traffic. I assume. What are traffic movements like at City???

[NWSRG]

Shouldn't be an issue. Local ATC are generally very accomodating to GA.

But if you have the time, and the weather, why not take the coastal route...absolutely stunning scenery!

[A and C]

While not disagreeing with above posts are you not a bit late in asking this question ? The Northest 200 is over and next weeks action is on the Isle of Man.

[Cows getting bigger]

A and C, I understand the Northeast 200 would have been an extremely quiet event. Alternatively, the Northwest 200 was rather busy. :)

[A and C]

Damm this iPad keyboard were is that W when you need it !

[riverrock83]

A and C, I understand the Northeast 200 would have been an extremely quiet event. Alternatively, the Northwest 200 was rather busy. :)
Was watching the NW200 from 5000' - above the chase helicopters when transiting to a flyin. Def. looked busy!