I called for a briefing today around 3--wanted to do a NYC flight with
out-of-town company. I asked if the TFR around the UN was over at 5PM, they
confirmed. I then specifically asked if that meant the VFR corridor was open
after 5.
In a kinda sarcastic tone, the briefer said, "well if the TFR is expired . . .
but if you want to be sure you can call TRACON" (she starts to give me the
phone number). I said, "it's ok . . . I know their number".

So we depart after 5 and I call LGA from the Alpine Tower ( as I have done
hundreds of times before) looking for clearance into the B at 1500. They tell
me there is a TFR because the Yankees are playing a double header . . . Can't
even duck under the B space into the exclusion. Corridor is closed.

I don't care one whit about the Yankees . . . don't even read a sports page.


I wonder why the FSS briefer didn't tell me about that one.


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