Originally Posted by
John Pennekamp
I'm not trying to be a wise guy, but if you just earned your glider rating at that airport, shouldn't you already be familiar with the area? If not, you should get back with your instructor and have them familiarize you. I understand that you may not be 100% up on the routings of jets in and out of the area's airports, but it seems to me like this would be something important to know if you're operating out of that area.
I'm fully aware of the routings. It's sorta hard not to be. I've been flying for 6 years and have an instrument rating. I know how IFR procedures and routings work. You misinterpreted that statement. It was a statement of the questions' topic, not a request for information.
Got some more info for you: I have a PIREP from one of our experienced pilots who was over SMQ on sunday. We all saw from the ground two Eruopean heavies come through SMQ. The pilot up there, who was at 4200, said they were at about 4500. The came through one right behind the other, about 3 to 5 minutes apart.