Flyingfemme - can this be correct that you need TSA approval 10 days in advance to fly within the US? I can understand it for an initial entry into the country. It seems rather excessive.
Has anyone got any links or info regarding this subject?
Just as an observation: I just came back from LA where I did some flying. We flew straight over LAX international on the so called LA Special Flights Rules Route which allows GA aviation to cross LAX midfield in a corridor at 3500ft going south, and 4500ft going north. No ATC with LAX needed, just air to air RT and own separation. I could literally have spat on the Lufthansa B747 that landed right below me.
On the way back we dropped down to 2500ft and did the crossover in what's called the Mini Route. This needs ATC clearance from LAX, but was promptly given. Now, imagine if I'd had sinister motives. I'm amazed it's allowed, actually. So considering this, and if the TSA in fact does need a prior approval for foreign aircraft, my god, have they got their priorities wrong.
Last edited by AdamFrisch; 8th Nov 2009 at 02:20.