The images for this scenario are located here.
In this scenario AF-1 will be traveling from Andrews AFB to the Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado to give the commencement address. I will make the following assumptions:
1. The entire route AF-1 will take is probably unpredictable due to the large number of possible routes, but might be more predictable as one comes closer to the point of destination or departure.
2. Nearby VORs/VORTACs will be key navigation tools in guiding AF-1 to its destination.
3. There are no intermediate stops along the way.
Airnav.com says this about the trip: 1296.3 nautical miles, West, initial true course 279 degrees.
Since I will be concentrating on both the departure and destination points, this scenario and subsequent phases 4&5 (see Project2 Homepage) will be structured around Andrews AFB and .
Red Star- Andrews Vortac (ADW)- at field (-76.8662511 38.8072125)
2- Washington VOR (DCA)- 8.4 miles from ADW (-77.0364350 38.8594531)
3- Nottingham VORTAC (OTT)- 8.5 miles from ADW (-76.7447453 38.7058667)
4- Baltimore VORTAC (BAL)- 23.6 miles from ADW (-76.6612561 39.1710636)
5- Armel VORTAC (AML)- 29 miles from ADW (-77.4666953 38.9345964)
6- Brooke VORTAC (BRV)- 36.5 miles from ADW (-77.3529033 38.3362833)
7- Patuxent VORTAC (PXT)- 38.3 miles from ADW (-76.4002250 38.2878472)
Nearby Airports:
Ronald Reagon National
Dulles International
Dover AFB (Delaware)
Military Assistance: 113th Fighter Wing (Andrews)
Secret Service Offices that can provide assistance:
Washington, D.C. HQ
Eastern Shore Office at the Naval Academy
Baltimore (possibly)
According to Airnav.com, these are the closest VORs/VORTACs:
Red Star- Colorado Springs Airport (38.8058056 -104.7007778
2- Butts VOR (FCS)- 8 miles from COS- (38.6806667 -104.7570000)
3- Blackforest VORTAC (BRK)- 8.9 miles from COS- (38.9445067 -104.6334656)
4- Pueblo VORTAC (PUB)- 33.2 miles from COS- (38.2942517 -104.4294417)
Nearby Airports:
Denver International
Peterson AFB
Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson)
Air Force Academy Airfield
Military Assistance: Fort Carson lies to the Southwest of Colorado Springs. Undoubtedly, there are probably military police units stationed in and around the Air Force Academy.
Secret Service offices that could provide assistance-
Colorado Springs
Denver