That’s AOPA’s warning to pilots across the country. “In the Washington ADIZ, the operational horror stories come in to AOPA daily,” Boyer says. “The FAA has tracked more than 1,900 ADIZ violations since 2003. None of the incidents has been determined to be terrorist-related and all but one violation have been inadvertent.” Changing the D.C. area Class B airspace into a permanent new designation only sets the precedent for this to be duplicated elsewhere, he said. You have until Nov. 2 to express your opinion to the powers that be. Go to the docket for a copy of the proposed rule. The list of comments, already over 600 strong, can be reviewed at this link. Click on “Comment/Submissions” to add your own thoughtfully composed input.
…How To Speak Up (Or You Could Be Next)
Key Takeaways:
- AOPA is warning pilots about numerous inadvertent ADIZ violations in the Washington D.C. area, none of which have been terrorist-related.
- The organization opposes making the D.C. area Class B airspace change permanent, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent for similar designations elsewhere.
- Pilots are urged to submit their opinions on the proposed rule to the FAA by November 2nd.
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