The Big Kahuna of TFRs, at least when it comes to violations, is the Washington, D.C., ADIZ.

by Ken Ibold

This month the Washington ADIZ marks its first birthday, much to the chagrin of pilots flying in the area. In that year, there have been an average of more than three airspace busts per day.

A thousand times in the past year, pilots have blundered into well marked and highly regulated airspace, doubtlessly leading some in power to wonder if general aviation pilots are nothing more than a bunch of buffoons who deserve little freedom and even less trust. Across the nation, temporary flight restrictions pop up at times and locations that seem to be tied more to issues of politics than security. …