SVFR LHR Zone

[launchpat]

Aware of these awful and worrying times for us all, it is a nice change to hear the purr of single-engine piston planes along with airliners above my garden in Heathrow zone. They must be getting a great view of London and parks from 1000 feet or so in this amazingly clear weather! I guess this is all possible through a SVFR clearance from LHR and plan to ditch in Thames if the donkey quits similar to heliops? How does one go about applying for this treat?

[Duchess_Driver]

It doesn’t necessarily have to be SVFR anymore, as the zone is now class D and has been for a good few years.

No prior approval required, contact Heathrow Radar (used to be “Special”) on 125.625 and ask for transit X to Y and see what they say. Not sure “throwing it in the Thames” counts and there are still several R areas around to watch out for.

[launchpat]

Thank you Duchess Driver, Im a bit out of touch, info much appreciated! Good day to you.