FAA Quietly Makes VFR Changes in D.C.

By Bill Garvey william_garvey@aviationweek.com

The rules for flying VFR in the Washington, D.C., area changed yesterday. If you plan to operate there but didn’t know about the alterations, you’re not alone. A sampling survey of flight schools and local pilots revealed widespread ignorance of the modifications.

First, it seems Notam FDC 0/8326, which impacts airspace within 30 nm of the Washington VOR/DME, was issued ...

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