Tue, Nov 04, 2003
Fewer 'Gotchas' Expected
The FAA says that real-time Temporary Flight Restriction
graphics now on the FAA website. To provide better service to
pilots and to enhance airspace security, the FAA has posted
graphical depictions of TFRs on its website.
By clicking on "Pilots: Graphic TFRs," users are able to view
real-time TFR graphics and to choose a format or view that best
meets their needs. The FAA regularly imposes TFRs for security or
safety reasons throughout the country. Acquiescing to numerous
higher-on-the-totem-pole agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service,
the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense,
the FAA establishes TFRs for the protection of the President, Vice
President and other world leaders when they travel. Similar
restrictions are common around such events as air shows, other
large outdoor gatherings, and forest fire sites.
Pilots who fly in TFRs
may face a fine or a suspension or even revocation of their
license. Pilots accessing the FAA's TFR website will find a list of
locations. Clicking on the specific location will automatically
provide a map of the TFR and the text of the Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) with both the legal description and a plain-language
version on a single page. For pilots with questions, a
24-hour Help Desk will also be available.
As before, the agency strongly urges pilots flying under Visual
Flight Rules (VFR) to call FAA Flight Service at 1-800 WX BRIEF
(992-7533) for a full briefing before taking off.
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