Narrative:

During a VFR flight operating into fdk to get fuel on a ferry flight we encountered several potential collisions. During initial landing phase we called up to obtain landing clearance about 12 miles southwest of fdk. We were told to report a 5 mile final and we did hear other traffic in the pattern. As they were fairly busy we slowed to try to accommodate some distance to the landing traffic in front which we had in sight visually. During the landing phase I noticed the aircraft on the runway was taking much more time than anticipated and we initiated the go around. As we initiated the go-around maneuver we realized the plane was on a touch and go so we side stepped to the right. During all this there were numerous radio calls on tower frequency that blocked the call from ATC to go-around even though we were already doing so. We entered right traffic and got back in sequence and landed without issue.departure we had a very close call with multiple aircraft. We received our takeoff clearance; stating we were cleared for takeoff and to maintain west of the extended centerline for incoming traffic on the ILS 23. During our departure roll I heard that a helicopter was also cleared for takeoff and to maintain west of the runway. As we were on initial climbout the helicopter was moving directly perpendicular to us and then I see it bank very hard left to stay west of runway. We were both climbing at roughly the same speed and rate so we could not maintain west of the extended centerline. Then as we're climbing. We lost sight of the helicopter. I tried numerous times to contact tower about what altitude the copter was going to and never got an answer. Therefore I did not go west with fear of collision. During this time we received a tis warning of traffic at our 12 o'clock and +100 feet. I initiated a steep climbing right bank turn to avoid traffic. Never did see the traffic. In my opinion. I think multiple bad decisions happened. If we were cleared for takeoff. Why was the helicopter cleared at the same time? Why didn't she hold us on the ground until the helicopter was cleared? Also; in a busy traffic area; why is there traffic doing a practice instrument approach to the opposite runway during multiple departures? I understand it is see and avoid concept; but it is very hard to mix different aircraft together all meeting at the same spot. If I was a little earlier in the takeoff roll maybe I should have aborted the takeoff to let the helicopter do its departure; but the phase we were in would have created a much more dangerous abort.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Pilot reported several airborne conflicts while inbound to and outbound from a FDK airport.

Narrative: During a VFR flight operating into FDK to get fuel on a ferry flight we encountered several potential collisions. During initial landing phase we called up to obtain landing clearance about 12 miles SW of FDK. We were told to report a 5 mile final and we did hear other traffic in the pattern. As they were fairly busy we slowed to try to accommodate some distance to the landing traffic in front which we had in sight visually. During the landing phase I noticed the aircraft on the runway was taking much more time than anticipated and we initiated the go around. As we initiated the go-around maneuver we realized the plane was on a touch and go so we side stepped to the right. During all this there were numerous radio calls on Tower frequency that blocked the call from ATC to go-around even though we were already doing so. We entered right traffic and got back in sequence and landed without issue.Departure we had a very close call with multiple aircraft. We received our takeoff clearance; stating we were cleared for takeoff and to maintain west of the extended centerline for incoming traffic on the ILS 23. During our departure roll I heard that a helicopter was also cleared for takeoff and to maintain west of the runway. As we were on initial climbout the helicopter was moving directly perpendicular to us and then I see it bank very hard left to stay west of runway. We were both climbing at roughly the same speed and rate so we could not maintain west of the extended centerline. Then as we're climbing. We lost sight of the helicopter. I tried numerous times to contact tower about what altitude the copter was going to and never got an answer. Therefore I did not go west with fear of collision. During this time we received a TIS warning of traffic at our 12 o'clock and +100 feet. I initiated a steep climbing right bank turn to avoid traffic. Never did see the traffic. In my opinion. I think multiple bad decisions happened. If we were cleared for takeoff. Why was the helicopter cleared at the same time? Why didn't she hold us on the ground until the helicopter was cleared? Also; in a busy traffic area; why is there traffic doing a practice instrument approach to the opposite runway during multiple departures? I understand it is see and avoid concept; but it is very hard to mix different aircraft together all meeting at the same spot. If I was a little earlier in the takeoff roll maybe I should have aborted the takeoff to let the helicopter do its departure; but the phase we were in would have created a much more dangerous abort.

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