"First, there is no semblance of a grid in London or of an organized geometry that you find in most modern cities and in many older cities such as Barcelona and Paris. The streets can best be described as chaotic. But there is a very special beauty within the mysterious curves of London's streets, especially so at night. "We were (unusually) politely asked by air traffic control how long we planned on flying around that area. There was no suggestion of asking us to move, but the high level of politeness sent an even stronger message. This is a great example of the class and gracious use of language that the British have long mastered. It's also an example of how speaking calmly is more effective than threats or screaming. Less is more. We immediately found another area of interest." LONDON 6,000 FEET 64 | AOPA PILOT February 2016