Ok, so if you're not aware that the Republican National Convention is taking place in St. Paul, you've been sleeping under a rock. Apparently protesters are going to shut down the freeway, the cops are going to be on strike, and the bars will be open until 4 AM. My guess is that this is to compensate for the fact that you'll spend so much extra time GETTING TO the bars in the urban chaos.
Seriously, though, there are some aeronautical considerations as well. A TFR has been announced that will affect all operations into and out of Airlake. Fortunately, we're not close enough to be shut down completely. Unfortunately, the only way into or out of LVN is via a VFR or IFR flight plan, with a discrete squawk code and ATC contact. Also, the TFR will only be active for certain periods throughout the day.
I intend to continue flight training operations during the 'hot' periods. All of our instructors will be IFR current and capable of filing IFR. If there is an interest, we could operate two student flights at a time out of FBL, with one lesson filing out of the TFR and the second filing back in. In fact, this may be a great opportunity to sit in the back seat and learn by watching another student!
If you have any questions regarding this TFR please give me a call. I'll do my best to answer them so that we all make it through the Convention without an F-16 escort.
Barry
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