Originally Posted by
GMS2
I am confused to what you mean by just go to your local tower. I am not in flying lessons nor possess a plane. Are you saying I could go to my local tower (TOL) and just ask them as a civilian to do this?
Actually, yes, that is exactly what I'm saying. FAA control towers are public facilities, you don't have to be a pilot to visit one. Since 9/11 they usually require some kind of appointment in advance, but that's easy. Just give them a call. Their phone numbers are usually always listed in lots of places, like AFD, plates, the airport web site, etc...
As for the SODA being different since I did it, that is possible. I did mine 20 years ago.