Need class C practice from YCAB - any ideas?

[rdarby]

I want to get some more class C practice, really just getting a code and transiting at least.

 

I can go to Gold Coast, but what is the best way there that gets me into class C?

 

From YCAB can I get clearance and a code to climb up into BNE class C and then stay in class C direct to Gold Coast, or is even asking BNE going to get an immediate refusal?

 

I know I can go class G via TVT or class D via YBAF until south of BNE before going into class C, but I want to try get into it beforehand, possibly not even going to Gold Coast (due to cost of the flight only), but just getting the practice of planning for and calling up BNE.

 

Any ideas or experiences to share please?

 

Cheers

 

Ryan

 

 

[frank marriott]

Submit a flight plan so your intentions are known.

 

 

[rdarby]

Will definitely do that Frank. Just want to see if anyone else has done something similar in the area and may have a route they can share, or also want to see if t is even allowed.

 

 

[ian00798]

Yeah you can definitely do it, you can either go through the class c over sunny coast, through the Brisbane zone or through the Gold Coast. I have done it quite a bit, it's not that tricky. If you have any questions feel free to ask me, I'm a controller as well as a pilot so I should be able to help, and I fly out of Redcliffe lots so I know the area quite well.