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14 CFR §93.345

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  1. (a)A pilot may depart from a fringe airport as defined in § 93.335 without filing a flight plan or communicating with Air Traffic Control, unless requested, provided:
    1. (1)The aircraft's transponder transmits code 1205;
    2. (2)The pilot exits the DC SFRA by the most direct route before proceeding on course; and
    3. (3)The pilot monitors VHF frequency 121.5 or UHF frequency 243.0.
  2. (b)No pilot may operate an aircraft arriving at a fringe airport or transit the DC SFRA unless that pilot complies with the DC SFRA operating procedures in this subpart.