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Just what GA needs, a couple of idiot's busting the TFR in DC. Thanks a lot
fella's, sure too follow will be more restrictions/regulations. What's so
hard about plotting out a course and going around these area's?? We are our
own worst enemy.
Clyde


I don't think it's correct to assume that the incident will lead to further
regulations. Instead, I think there is pressure on pilots, and AOPA, to show
they are being proactive about it and self-policing. I think AOPA will have
to make a statement, and this will have to include voluntary measures that
satisfy the FAA's sense of effectiveness. Boyer will be smart enough not to
take the defense of these pilots, as this would invite further regulatory
measures.

The PIC can, and in my own opinion should, face certificate action from the
FAA. The fact that the police decided not to pursue criminal charges, because
there was no criminal intent, does not preclude civil action from the FAA.

In practical terms, we have to accept the existence of these areas, both the
fixed and temporary types, and the fact that they are taken very seriously.
We have to show that we are on top of it by implementing awareness measures
and improving effectiveness of the tools we already have. How do you bet that
150 had a portable GPS on board? Most planes in the US do these days.
It's possible that that tool could have helped them avoid this situation, had
TFR/ADIZ avoidance been given a higher priority in their planning.

Incidents like this one have to be reduced to zero and fast - this type of
publicity is really bad for all of us.

G Faris