LT Don wrote: > I'm trying to remember if I saw "protection" when Senators came thru town > during the 2004 election cycle. Don't think they rate Secret Service. >
I think Secret Service is limited to people associated with the Presidency -- the President, the President's family, and major candidates for President. Campaign season is a real pain for pilots. Whenever the President travels, he's surrounded by a Temporary Flight Restriction. It moves with him and there isn't always much advance notice of changes. Last I heard, violating it, even unintentionally, was a very quick way to lose your license.
