In the NYC area, it depends on what sector you're in and how
busy it is... If they're not busy, they'll usually deal with you...

John Price
CFII/AGI/IGI
http://home.att.net/~jm.price


"Hankal" wrote in message
...
Nope. It's recommended that you listen in and announce position on the
common
frequencies, however. That's 123.075 for the East River and 123.05 for
the
Hudson.

I have never flown in Washington DC, NY airspace. I fly out of SE Florida.
How tough is it to get flight following in that airspace.
Even here ( Miami-Orlando) they will not give you flight following when
they
are busy. For long trips I usually file IFR.
Hank