Multiple Airspace Violations Over Trump's NJ Golf Course, Fighter Pilots Had to Use 'Headbutt Maneuver'
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During President Donald Trump’s July 4 weekend visit to Bedminster, New Jersey, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted 11 civilian aircraft that entered Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) airspace without authorization. These airspace violations occurred over multiple days, including five on Saturday, with further unauthorized entries continuing into Sunday morning.

NORAD had informed pilots about the restricted airspace and prohibited entry, but it seems some either did not review the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) guidance or chose to disregard it. NORAD stressed that there is “no excuse” for such actions:

An F-16 was forced to use the “headbutt maneuver” at least once:

A fighter jet scrambled by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted a civilian aircraft Saturday afternoon after it entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump is spending the holiday weekend.

The pilot flew into a temporary flight restriction (TFR) zone just before 2:40 p.m. ET, according to a NORAD statement. 

The aircraft was safely escorted out of the area after a standard “headbutt” maneuver was used to get the pilot’s attention. The maneuver involves a military jet flying directly in front of a civilian aircraft at a close but safe distance to visually signal the pilot to either follow or change course.

NORAD told pilots in the area to do better:

In a message to pilots, NORAD stressed: “It is critically important for North American flight safety that Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) violations are avoided. All pilots must familiarize themselves with updates to restricted airspace, including reviewing new and existing FAA NOTAMs that impact their flight plans and activities. Adhering to FAA restricted airspace protocols is mandatory, regardless of geographical region, airframe, or aircrew.”

Although these types of airspace violations are not uncommon—there have been multiple incursions above Mar-a-Lago since Trump took office—and they usually involve pilot error and not malicious intent. Nonetheless, 11 seems like an awful lot for one weekend, especially since it costs taxpayers $50,000 every time we have to send up F-16s, according to Vice Director of NORAD operations Steven Armstrong. They also strain military resources.

Start paying more attention to those NOTAMS, civilian aircraft pilots!

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