flying around the big Apple ... NYC

If you don’t already know… If you want to be mentally prepared before coming to Manhattan there also some useful maps online such as:

http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.75382500492185,-73.9700198122567&chart=119&zoom=2&plan=A.K6.KJFK

http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.742317987477826,-73.9768096882237&chart=200&zoom=4&plan=A.K6.KJFK

Jonas

This is the official crib-sheet:
http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/79/776/kneeboard.pdf

I’ve flown the Hudson corridor in my own aircraft.

There are a lot of rules to follow and there is an online tutorial.
You need to carry a copy of the TAC chart and have a note of the compulsory reporting points.
There are two basic options: below 1300’ in the special flight rules area without a clearance, but adhering to common traffic procedures or with a clearance along the ‘skyline route’.
Transiting traffic follows the right hand bank of the Hudson above 1000’ and sight-seeing below 1000’ e.g. to circle the statue of Liberty.

All this is from memory so there are probably a few mistakes above.

I should imagine that most of the flight schools and tourist operations are well prepared to take you on a tour. There is a lot of mixed fixed wing and helicopter traffic and a 140 knot speed limit, so keep a good lookout. I turned off my TIS as it was going all the time.