On 2007-10-22 08:34:34 -0700, Bob Fry said:


This administration is out of control. Of course we knew that a long
time ago. If the killing of hundreds of thousands in an illegimate war
was not enough to warn us, criminalizing common flying habits might be
the clue some need.

What is out of control are some of the reactions to this. If you want
to know what AOPA really said, go to their web site. AOPA is not
opposed to criminal penalties for pilots who willfully and repeatedly
violate TFRs.

The language of the FAA notam is this: "Any person who knowingly or
willfully violates the rules concerning operations in this airspace is
subject to certain criminal penalties under 49 USC 46307."

I think that is clear enough. You had to know you were violating the
TFR and deliberately did it anyway to face a criminal penalty.
--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor