[JYO] P-40 reminder...

As most pilots now clearly understand, the FAA establishes temporary flight 
restrictions (TFRs) throughout the country to protect President Bush and Vice 
President Cheney when they are traveling or staying at locations outside of 
Washington, D.C. The TFRs usually apply to small geographic areas and last 
for brief periods of time. Although the practice predates the events of 
September 11, FAA and military enforcement of these TFRs is now much more 
intense. And new, non-standard requirements have been added. For example, 
during Vice President Cheney's Christmas stay in Jackson, Wyoming, all 
aircraft within 50 miles were required to obtain discrete transponder codes. 
Military fighter aircraft intercepted several VFR aircraft that squawked 1200 
instead of an assigned code.Two specific TFR areas that change frequently and 
should be closely monitored by pilots are P-49, the prohibited area over the 
Crawford Ranch in Texas [<A HREF="http://www.aopa.org/images/asf/prez.jpg";>see 
graphic</A>], and P-40, which overlies Camp David in 
Maryland [<A HREF="http://www.aopa.org/images/asf/cdavid.jpg";>see graphic</A> 
or look below this message)]. The actual size of the 
prohibited area can be larger at times than what is depicted on printed 
aeronautical charts. Unfortunately, numerous recent incursions in both of 
these prohibited areas are raising FAA and national security community 
concerns and could compromise the rights enjoyed by the entire general 
aviation community. AOPA reminds pilots to obtain current notams before every 
flight, even local flights. Pilots who violate these TFRs can expect to face 
certificate revocation as well as civil penalties.  



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