Ya Gotta Wonder About TSA's Sense of Priority...
There's nothing worse than an "I Told Ya So..."
and this time is no exception. As surmised by the staff at ANN,
more shoes are dropping in the progressive closing of our nation's
airways and airspace to its citizenry.
Shortly after hearing that New York was getting an ADIZ and that
Washington's was being reinforced (both situations are now in
effect even though the NOTAM has yet to be seen!), we now have
learned both major Disney theme parks have fallen under the thrall
of being the latest areas to forbid normal overflight by the
nation's aviators.
Earlier; a very stationary Phil Boyer (staying near Washington
and making ready to deal with future, expected, bureaucratic
nightmares) noted that, "While AOPA and general aviation
pilots are more than willing to do what's necessary to protect the
nation from credible security threats, we're very concerned about
'ADIZ creep' and the operational problems they bring," said AOPA
President Phil Boyer. "An ADIZ can severely disrupt general
aviation operations, affecting the businesses and transportation
needs of thousands of people. Let's make sure the security threat
is real and significant before once again shackling the lives and
livelihoods of American citizens."
We're not sure as to the priorities these actions express, or
what this might imply for the future, but then again, if
anyone should know how to deal with Mickey Mouse, its the TSA and
FAA...
Herewith, the applicable TFRs.
3/2123 CA. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ANAHEIM,
CA.
EFFECTIVE 0303182000 UTC (MARCH 18 AT 1200 LOCAL) UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE. PURSUANT TO RESTRICTIONS DETAILED IN SECTION 352 OF PUBLIC
LAW 108-7, AND 14 CFR SECTION 99.7, SPECIAL SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS.
AIRCRAFT FLIGHT OPERATIONS ARE PROHIBITED AT AND BELOW 3,000 FEET
AGL, WITHIN A 3 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF THE DISNEYLAND THEME PARK
(334805N/1175517W OR THE SEAL BEACH /SLI/ 067 DEGREE RADIAL AT 6.7
NAUTICAL MILES. THIS RESTRICTION DOES NOT APPLY TO (A) THOSE
AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZED BY ATC FOR OPERATIONAL OR SAFETY PURPOSES,
INCLUDING AIRCRAFT ARRIVING OR DEPARTING FROM AN AIRPORT USING
STANDARD AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES; (B) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, LAW
ENFORCEMENT, OR AEROMEDICAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS THAT ARE IN CONTACT
WITH ATC. THOSE WHO MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MAY APPLY
FOR A WAIVER TO THESE RESTRICTIONS: (A) FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES OF
THE VENUE INCLUDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT OR OFFICIALS OF
THE GOVERNING BODY; (B) FOR SAFETY AND SEC URITY PURPOSES OF THE
VENUE. INFORMATION REGARDING WAIVER APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE FAA WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.FAA.GOV/ATS/ATA/WAIVER,
OR BY CALLING 571-227-1322. WIE UNTIL UFN
3/2122 FL.. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ORLANDO,
FL.
EFFECTIVE 0303182000 UTC (MARCH 18 AT 1500 LOCAL) UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE. PURSUANT TO RESTRICTIONS DETAILED IN SECTION 352 OF PUBLIC
LAW 108-7, AND 14 CFR SECTION 99.7, SPECIAL SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS.
AIRCRAFT FLIGHT OPERATIONS ARE PROHIBITED AT AND BELOW 3,000 FEET
AGL, WITHIN A 3 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF THE DISNEY WORLD THEME PARK
(282445N/0813420W OR THE ORLANDO /ORL/ VORTAC 243 DEGREE RADIAL AT
15 NAUTICAL MILES). THIS RESTRICTION DOES NOT APPLY TO: (A) THOSE
AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZED BY ATC FOR OPERATIONAL OR SAFETY PURPOSES,
INCLUDING AIRCRAFT ARRIVING OR DEPARTING FROM AN AIRPORT USING
STANDARD AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES; (B) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, LAW
ENFORCEMENT, OR AEROMEDICAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS THAT ARE IN CONTACT
WITH ATC. THOSE WHO MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MAY APPLY
FOR A WAIVER TO THESE RESTRICTIONS: (A) FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES OF
THE VENUE INCLUDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT OR OFFICIALS OF
THE GOVERNING BODY; (B) FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY PURPOSES OF THE
VENUE. INFORMATION REGARDING WAIVER APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM THE FAA WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.FAA.GOV/ATS/ATA/WAIVER,
OR BY CALLING 571-227-1322. WIE UNTIL UFN
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