Tips on Flying to Dulles

Potomac TRACON told Margy they're going to put on extra controllers for
her event.

Holy crikey -- an extra controller for 25 planes?

Guess they're 'spectin' us to really screw up, eh?

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:
Potomac TRACON told Margy they're going to put on extra controllers for
her event.


Holy crikey -- an extra controller for 25 planes?

Guess they're 'spectin' us to really screw up, eh?

:-)
No, they think everyone and their brother will want to come for this
historic day and park up at the FBO.

Margy

Second best, stop somewhere nearby and file your ADIZ plan and come in.

Okay -- in your opinion, where's the best place to stop to file the ADIZ
plan?

Someplace not to much of a hassle to get into (and out of), but with a great
on-field restaurant?

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Okay -- in your opinion, where's the best place to stop to file the ADIZ
plan?

There's no need to stop anywhere. File the plan from home. Pick an
entry point outside the ADIZ (the briefer will give you choices -
typically a VOR or intersection) and an entry time.

Be there within (I think) fifteen minutes of that time (or update your
flight plan in the air).

Be high enough for radio reception and radar coverage (no problem for
you Jay!), and be sure NOT to enter until you've gotten your sqawk.

Jose
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Jose wrote:


There's no need to stop anywhere. File the plan from home. Pick an
entry point outside the ADIZ (the briefer will give you choices -
typically a VOR or intersection) and an entry time.

Jay's going to be like seven hours in the air from the time he leaves
Iowa City until he hits the ADIZ. I wouldn't want to bet on hitting
the ptime that far out.

Some places to consider stoping: MGW (this is probably about an hour
and a half west). Food on the field, nice airport. MRB has food I
believe (in what used to be the Flight Circus Station there) and is
just outside the ADIZ...I can give a few other restaurants that are
a little off your route of flight.

Jay's going to be like seven hours in the air from the time he leaves
Iowa City until he hits the ADIZ. I wouldn't want to bet on hitting
the ptime that far out.

??

Destination Direct says 4 hours, 41 minutes, in a no-wind situation. I
expect I'll have a tailwind heading toward the vacuum, er, I mean, heading
toward Washington, D.C. ;-)

With the kids, though, I'll still want to stop for brunch and a potty break
somewhere with a good on-field restaurant.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

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"Jay Honeck" wrote:
Okay -- in your opinion, where's the best place to stop to file the ADIZ
plan?

Someplace not to much of a hassle to get into (and out of), but with a great
on-field restaurant?


Ron's suggestion of MGW is good, but if you're considering MGW, FWQ has
a very nice (i.e. much better) restaurant and usually very reasonable
fuel prices. About an hour northwest of IAD.

Don't know what your range is for the airplane or for your bladder, but
there are lots of places to stop for cheap fuel, good food, or both in
WV, eastern OH, or western PA. Probably not going to find mogas, though.


JKG

Jay Honeck wrote:
In June we are planning to fly to Washington Dulles International
(IAD) to

[snip]

What's the best way to get in?

In light of today's events.... by automobile.

Jay,
Regardless of whatever a controller tells you keep your squawk and keep
talking until you are on the ground. They are good about telling you
that now but they weren't when all of this started.
Flying into Dulles or Leesburg is pretty easy.
While not required, file your ADIZ flight plan with Leesburg FSS. 866
225 7410. Call and make sure it is available before you take off. It
avoids problem in the air.
I file four to five a night with them, most of the briefers know my
voice at this point.
I was in the air over the sky's of DC when all the mess happened
yesterday. I would have never know if my observer had not told me. The
controller in my sector seemed un-concerned.
Michelle

Jay Honeck wrote:

In June we are planning to fly to Washington Dulles International (IAD) to
participate in Margy Natalie's "Reach for the Stars: Become a Pilot" Family
Day at the National Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy facility. (Yes, we're
going to be a museum piece for the day. Think: Disney animatronic
Presidents on display -- except that it will be Mary, me and the kids
standing by our plane, talking to museum visitors about our family flying
experiences!)

The trip looks pretty easy -- 666 nm, in about 4:41. Weather permitting,
we'll be there by lunch.

However, after hearing all the horror stories about F-16s and TFRs, it seems
wise to approach the Usenet Altar of Knowledge, and ask those familiar with
all the flight restrictions around Washington, D.C. for any tips on how best
to approach Dulles VFR. What's the best way to get in?

Thanks!

"Michelle P" wrote in message

I file four to five a night with them, most of the briefers know my
voice at this point.
I was in the air over the sky's of DC when all the mess happened
yesterday. I would have never know if my observer had not told me. The
controller in my sector seemed un-concerned.
Michelle

4 or 5 a night? Wow!

Just curious, but what do you do that puts you there that many times?
--
Jim in NC