Originally Posted by
bdoxey
Yes.
See link for approach plate to Birmingham, AL.
http://155.178.201.160/d-tpp/1504/00050IL6.PDF
The final approach fix is at 2200 MSL, or 1550 ft above the ground at 4.1 nm (4.7 statute miles). The descent begins there, so at 3 to 4 statute miles 1200 AGL is quite a normal altitude.
Bryan
Thanks Bryan, For me that confirms that the drone pilot was an stupid idiot! As busy as Dulles Airport is (1000 to 1200 flights per day) the drone pilot had to know he was in the approach and had to be flying there deliberately.
Education will only help with the ignorant, not the stupid..............