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Mahesh · February 10th, 2003, 05:23

I am pasting an email I got through a Leesburg Pilots email list, written by someone named Ed.

First, my disclaimer....

I am trying to provide you the best information that I can with the information that I have. Use the information I provide you with CAUTION as it changes each MINUTE and with each person I speak with. I expect to get more info VERY early Monday Morning and will disseminate it as it is available.

Thanks..

Now.. after discussing with the FAA, and FSS and ATC, here is how "I PERSONALLY" would fly out of JYO, VFR on Monday Morning.

- be very patient.. Many corporations are "nervous" about the TFR and are filing flightplans Directly with Leesburg FSS rather than using their normal electronic channels. One company has over 100 flightplans for tomorrow already. Leesburg FSS (as is the system is going to be very busy)

- Calling 1-800-WX Brief "might" get you Leesburg FSS, but then again, it may now. To be certain to reach Leesburg FSS, you may call them at 1-866-225-7410.

- I would file my VFR flight plan with Leesburg via 866-225-7410 and the initial route of my flight would be directly North or West to "get out of the area" as soon as possible.

- After doing my run-up, I would call Clearance Delivery (118.55) to get my transponder code and explain that I am VFR, number # for departure and get my departure freq from them. (this is all a gray area.. but others agreed that this would be a good attempt).

- I would announce on CTAF at JYO my departure, then continue to monitor CTAF on one radio while I called Potomac Approach on my assigned departure freq.

This will be easy for the IFR pilots as the procedures are what you are used to.

Be patient and help each other.. and DON'T bust rules and airspace... it hurts us all, and could be especially dangerous for you depending on which airspace you bust.

February 10th, 2003, 05:23	#13
Mahesh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Hemisphere Posts: 1,340	Re: BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PILOTS--URGENT ALERT! I am pasting an email I got through a Leesburg Pilots email list, written by someone named Ed. First, my disclaimer.... I am trying to provide you the best information that I can with the information that I have. Use the information I provide you with CAUTION as it changes each MINUTE and with each person I speak with. I expect to get more info VERY early Monday Morning and will disseminate it as it is available. Thanks.. Now.. after discussing with the FAA, and FSS and ATC, here is how "I PERSONALLY" would fly out of JYO, VFR on Monday Morning. - be very patient.. Many corporations are "nervous" about the TFR and are filing flightplans Directly with Leesburg FSS rather than using their normal electronic channels. One company has over 100 flightplans for tomorrow already. Leesburg FSS (as is the system is going to be very busy) - Calling 1-800-WX Brief "might" get you Leesburg FSS, but then again, it may now. To be certain to reach Leesburg FSS, you may call them at 1-866-225-7410. - I would file my VFR flight plan with Leesburg via 866-225-7410 and the initial route of my flight would be directly North or West to "get out of the area" as soon as possible. - After doing my run-up, I would call Clearance Delivery (118.55) to get my transponder code and explain that I am VFR, number # for departure and get my departure freq from them. (this is all a gray area.. but others agreed that this would be a good attempt). - I would announce on CTAF at JYO my departure, then continue to monitor CTAF on one radio while I called Potomac Approach on my assigned departure freq. This will be easy for the IFR pilots as the procedures are what you are used to. Be patient and help each other.. and DON'T bust rules and airspace... it hurts us all, and could be especially dangerous for you depending on which airspace you bust.