So I am a little confused. (granted I try and stay out of the LAX mess
on ground and in the air!). If you are using the Special Air Traffic
Rules Area (where you transition LAX midfield at 3500 or 4500) that
you do not need to talk to them about it. I would feel very odd
approaching and then crossing LAX midfield without contacting ATC.


Larry Dighera wrote in message . ..
On Wed, 06 Oct 2004 15:33:27 GMT, Larry Dighera
wrote in ::

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It seems the VFR LAX Shoreline Transition procedure is being phased
out. Mr. Walter White (Plans & Procedures, Quality Assurance) has
been kind enough to forward to me a copy of Letter To Airman 04-05:


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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON
9175 KEARNEY VILLA ROAD
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92126


ISSUED: September 30, 2004 EFFECTIVE: September 30,
2004

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON LETTER TO AIRMEN NO. 04-05

SUBJECT: REDUCTION IN AVAILABILITY OF THE LOS ANGELES CLASS "B"
SHORELINE
ROUTE



You may also utilize the "Los
Angeles Special Air Traffic Rules Area" procedure, depicted on the
"Los
Angeles VFR Terminal Area Chart." The "Los Angeles Special Air
Traffic
Rules Area," offers pilots the opportunity to transition Class "B"
airspace without requiring communications with ATC. Additionally, you

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