Let's see, I've managed to bust the ADIZ on the east side once, I've
botched the AOPA arrival procedure once, I've unknowingly violated the
old Camp David prohibited zone (didn't know until Navy mentioned it at
subsequent pilot meeting)...
I think I'll stay home.
But if you go, let me share some lessons learned:
- There is ZERO tolerance for ADIZ or Prohibited Zone penetration - you
touch it, you will be called on it
- You can't over-brief yourself on any aspect of the flight. Know the
procedures, the airspace, the rules, your aircraft, your equipment, etc.
- IFR is better but not recommended by AOPA if VFR prevails so plan for
a VFR arrival
Have fun and stay blissfully anonymous.
wrote:
Seeing as the big AOPA shindig is in Frederick, MD this weekend,
anybody wanna guess how many GA pilots bust the D.C. ADIZ? In spite of
AOPA's publishing the arrival procedures I'm thinking Saturday will be
a busy day for the Air Force...