Superbowl Paranoia: How to Avoid Getting Shot Down.

Canada and the United States are issuing joint temporary flight restrictions in the Detroit area in cooperation with Superbowl security. The TFR restricts traffic up to 30 nautical miles from and 18,000 feet above the stadium. Within the TFR is a 10 nautical mile no-fly zone that will be enforced by Air Force fighters.

In response to patrolling the Detroit no-fly zone, Lt. Col. Bill Hargrove claimed that "We're the last line of defense." When asked whether he was prepared to take the order to shoot down a non-responsive civilian aircraft entering the inner ring, he said, "Absolutely."

Pilots take heed: the Air Force claims it will shoot down Superbowl TFR violators. If your route takes you by Detroit this Sunday, it may be wise to consider taking the long way.

Links:
AOPA's article.
The NOTAM describing the Superbowl TFR.