sorrygottarunway
Well-Known Member
Soooo... I'm up here in CT with a trip to see my sister in Washington next weekend. I still need to build cross country time, so I thought it would be fun to do the trip in a 152. It would be very enjoyable to say the least.
I know there is an ADIZ and TFR around washington DC, and the Freeway airport (nearest my sister) lies in a little semicircle outside of this airport.
Here's what the situation looks like, if you aren't familiar.
I've dealt with the NY class bravo nonsense before, so I'm pretty much prepared for that leg- I have alternate plans of action for getting through NY through the corridor, but I've never come near to a TFR. They're pretty restrictive around washington, and no matter what I do, I'll be popping into one before landing.
I would hate to bust a TFR, but I probably would not be the friendliest or the most cooperative if asked to phone the Secret Service after doing my best to stay on course and in contact with the controllers.
I will be operating VFR on a flight plan with flight following all the way down. Depending on winds, there might be a fuel stop.
So... Any advice about going about this flight? Do I need to call a special number? Should I (tongue in cheek) sign up for AOPA legal services before I do this flight (hahaha, now that would be the day).
I know there is an ADIZ and TFR around washington DC, and the Freeway airport (nearest my sister) lies in a little semicircle outside of this airport.
Here's what the situation looks like, if you aren't familiar.
I've dealt with the NY class bravo nonsense before, so I'm pretty much prepared for that leg- I have alternate plans of action for getting through NY through the corridor, but I've never come near to a TFR. They're pretty restrictive around washington, and no matter what I do, I'll be popping into one before landing.
I would hate to bust a TFR, but I probably would not be the friendliest or the most cooperative if asked to phone the Secret Service after doing my best to stay on course and in contact with the controllers.
I will be operating VFR on a flight plan with flight following all the way down. Depending on winds, there might be a fuel stop.
So... Any advice about going about this flight? Do I need to call a special number? Should I (tongue in cheek) sign up for AOPA legal services before I do this flight (hahaha, now that would be the day).