(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) The aircraft's transponder transmits code 1205;
- (2) The pilot exits the DC SFRA by the most direct route before proceeding on course; and
- (3) The pilot monitors VHF frequency 121.5 or UHF frequency 243.0.
- (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.