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Originally Posted by dmcummins

There is no pre screening on private planes. What would they be screened for? You can legally take a firearm with you on a private plane at the majority of airports. It’s no different than getting in a car. You just have to be legal to carry or own from where you depart and where you land.

I’ve never heard of someone being denied a flight release. There is nothing on a flight plan except plane info and where your headed. I rarely even file a flight plan. I just tell the tower I’m headed whatever direction and go. Then when I’m out of there airspace I can head any direction I want.

Some years ago, when Don Malarkey hadn't been to the pool hall for a couple of Thursdays, upon his return I asked where he'd been? Evidently to Omaha for a band of brothers reunion and a charity event for an air museum there. So, I asked how he handled all the air security and other airport hassles at his age...he was in his late 80's then.

"Oh, I didn't. Tom Hanks sent his private jet for me."...