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The new ('07) GPS approach begins at 1,700 MSL and is then straight in, so it's brain dead simple, AND keeps you out of  DCA's hair.

AS SOON AS YOU ARE VISUAL WITH THE AIRFIELD 
SAY OUT-LOUD TO THE NICE CONTROLLER

"CANCELING IFR"

Otherwise the secret service will kidnap your house cat.  If you don't have a house cat the secret service will kidnap your dog.  If you don't have a dog you will wake up to find your house-plants missing.  If, like myself, you have no house plants, then...

My Favorite Quote from a DCA controller -

Inbound GA Aircraft: "Sir, I'd like to shoot the approach into Potomac."

DCA Controller: "Aircraft requesting the approach to Potomac, we're in a bit of a crush at National right now.. Suggest you proceed to circling at IRONS until ready to declare a fuel emergency."

IF YOU MUST - To shoot the published approaches, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE request vectors with a descent to visual conditions.  (The minimum radar vectoring altitude in the area is 1,600 MSL.).   By requesting this, the controllers can vector you down into Potomac's approach without having to lock-out tons of airspace.

BUT - When it's IFR in the area Washington National often has their hands full. (During such times the controller's at Andrews are typically playing cards, such as Fish, Old Maid, etc).  It is therefore often far easier to use the extensive next door resources of Andrews AFB.