Originally Posted by
Gonzo
Steve6443 and what's the response from DFS?
Or is it 'ok'?
Not getting at anyone, but usually those responsible from the US are happy to talk about their requirements and how we can all make sure those requirements are fulfilled while causing the least possible disruption. Not sure why it would be different in Germany. I've always found them pretty understanding once the impact of their initial request has been explained.
Not that I've been involved this time.
Hi Gonzo, I rang the DFS in Frankfurt who told me the NOTAM had been released by Frau Allhof from their centre in Dreieich. I rang her, she was out of the office and was told by a colleague that the information came from the BMVI (Bundesministerium für Verkehr und Digitale Infrastruktur). There I was told that this had been implemented by LF17, so I asked to be connected, there an employee said that they understood that (e.g.) UK had much less restrictive rules on Airspace restrictions whilst Obama was around, but in Germany the US still viewed themselves as one of the '4 Siegermächte' and that they felt themselves to be in a position to make demands of Germany which UK, as an example, would never accept.....
My contact indicated that they had tried to lessen the impact of the TRA and negotiate with the Secret Service because the initial NOTAM would close down (e.g.) Hildesheim, Salzgitter airfields without a valid reason for a full weekend but the Secret Service refused to even consider it. The only reason the NOTAM was changed to start Sunday and end Monday is because Obama's plans changed.
Irrespective of whether Obama knows the impact he has or not, the attitude of his staff reflects extremely poorly on him and for this reason alone, he disgusts me.