This is a bit ridiculous, unless the Golden Knights spontaneously decided to do unannounced parachute operations, took off without a clearance into the DC SFRA, busted the stadium TFR, etc. etc. Not real likely for a frequent airshow act in the nations capitol.
Stupid things may happen in controlled airspace, but many, many published notices had to be missed by alleged professional security personnel for them to miss an approved paradrop into a stadium TFR that had been scheduled for a week. And the ensuing embarrassment to the capital police and congress triggered a predictable overreaction.
Going forward, I foresee the congressionally directed appointment of a special FAA envoy to the capitol police, to read them the text of every published TFR within 100 miles of DC. Every day.
Finally, this has nothing to do with incompetence and bureaucracy in DC. Move along folks, nothing to see here.
Last edited by Errwolf; 26th Apr 2022 at 01:46.