[Scan-DC] Radar Data Collection Flights

[Keith Stein]

The Department of Defense will conduct a series of radar data collection 
flights over the National Capital Region during the week of 12-16 July in 
coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration.

The flights will involve low flying aircraft, a Cessna 206 and a Twin Otter 
airplane flying along the Potomac River, and the greater Washington D.C. 
metro area. The purpose of these flights is to obtain radar data from a 
variety of aircraft in and around the National Capital Region.

Citizens throughout the region may hear aircraft noise at various times and 
see these aircraft as they fly routes similar to normal Washington D.C. air 
traffic. The impact of these flights will be relatively minor to commercial 
aircraft, and all flights will be conducted in accordance with FAA and 
NORAD standards.