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comments on the Washington ADIZ. By: Richard Crouse. Abstract. RC&A is an aerial survey company Specializes in data acquisition for mapping and engineering Base is in Frederick, Maryland Flight operations total approximately 1800 hours per year.
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comments on the Washington ADIZ By: Richard Crouse Richard Crouse & Associates
Abstract • RC&A is an aerial survey company • Specializes in data acquisition for mapping and engineering • Base is in Frederick, Maryland • Flight operations total approximately 1800 hours per year. • Aircraft include: Piper Navajos, Aztecs, and a Jet Ranger Helicopter • Sensors used are sophisticated aerial cameras, lasers, and other remote sensing devices Richard Crouse & Associates
Purpose of Flights • Topographic mapping • Road and utility construction • Geographic Information Systems • Environmental assessment • Most projects have Government purposes Richard Crouse & Associates
How the ADIZ Affects Our Operation • Flight filing process • Entry and transition delays • VFR congestion • ADIZ service denials Richard Crouse & Associates
Projected ADIZ Flight Costs • Last year (2005), RC&A flew more than 500 trips from the Frederick area. • Nearly one half (200) of these trips were affected by the ADIZ. Richard Crouse & Associates
Total Direct RC&A Costs Total RC&A costs exceed $40,000 per year Richard Crouse & Associates
Conclusion • The main issue for RC&A is whether the ATC system can accommodate us in the most efficient and productive manner. • Our best solution would be to retire the ADIZ and reduce the size of the FRZ enough to allow VFR corridors. Richard Crouse & Associates