[JYO] CAMP DAVID TFR TO EXPAND THIS WEEKEND

CAMP DAVID TFR TO EXPAND THIS WEEKEND
Pilots flying in the Mid-Atlantic area are cautioned that the temporary
flight restriction (TFR) area centered on Prohibited Area P-40, the 
presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland, is expected to grow
larger starting tomorrow evening, September 12, and should continue
through Sunday, September 14, based on AOPA's best information at this
time. The FAA had not issued the notam establishing the TFR as of 4:45
p.m. Eastern time Thursday. AOPA did not have confirmation on the times
that the TFR will be in effect. 

Based on previous notams, the TFR may extend to a 10-nm radius below
18,000 feet and all operations (except military, law enforcement, and air
ambulance) will likely be prohibited within 5 nm below 12,500 feet. AOPA
will post the notam and a graphic on AOPA Online as soon as it
becomes available 
( http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/notams.html ).

Because TFR airspace frequently changes, AOPA strongly encourages
pilots to obtain a briefing and CHECK NOTAMS before every flight.
Violators will be intercepted and forced to land. 

The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has prepared a handy card that provides 
the intercept procedures that could save your life, since military 
pilots have shoot-down authority. Download the card from AOPA Online 
( http://download.aopa.org/epilot/2003/intercept.pdf ), learn the 
information carried on it, and carry it with you when you fly. ASF also 
has an online course for navigating in today's complex airspace 
environment called "Know Before You Go" 
( http://www.aopa.org/asf/know_before/ ).

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