VIP Movements impact those of us that fly manned aircraft in the Air Traffic System, causing the operation thousands of dollars, in some cases, due to delays, alternate routing, use of less convenient airports, or grounding due to pop-up TFR’s. We almost got stuck on the ground in SE FL due to a sneaky TFR date/time that was published, and then there was a schedule change for POTUS. My copilot’s State Trooper husband had the real times that changed 1-hr after we departed early. Even Flight Service was not aware of the change until it happened. Saved!
In our case, we mostly operate from controlled airfields, so it’s almost impossible to violate. But, we operate the UAS, double checking right before take-off is prudent.
In our case, we mostly operate from controlled airfields, so it’s almost impossible to violate. But, we operate the UAS, double checking right before take-off is prudent.