NOTAM Number: FDC 7/1752
Issue Date: May 17, 2007 at 1726 UTC
Location: Andrews AFB, Maryland near ANDREWS VORTAC (ADW)
Beginning Date and Time: May 17, 2007 at 1630 UTC
Ending Date and Time: May 20, 2007 at 2100 UTC
Reason for NOTAM: Aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds and other teams
Type: Airshow
Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A
Pilots May Contact: Andrews AFB (ADW) Air Traffic Control Tower,
240-857-4768
A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board
says air traffic controllers tried to warn a C-182 pilot flying
through the Florida Keys last month that he was in restricted
airspace before his plane impacted a cable tethering a military
blimp.
"We finally have their attention," the Aircraft Owners and
Pilots Association reported Wednesday, regarding mounting problems
with the nation's Flight Service Station network.
A honeymoon couple got a little more than they bargained for
when they signed up for a helicopter ride over South Africa's
Plettenberg Bay Wednesday. Instead of a relaxing sightseeing tour,
they got an exclusive front row seat for a close encounter with a
great white shark.
NOTAM Number: FDC 7/1655
Issue Date: May 16, 2007 at 1825 UTC
Location: Crawford, Texas
Beginning Date and Time: May 19, 2007 at 0110 UTC
Ending Date and Time: May 21, 2007 at 1940 UTC
Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very
Important Person) Movement
Type: VIP
Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association reports there was no
doubt about the general aviation community's hatred of user fees in
the minds of any member of the Senate Commerce Committee when it
came time to vote Wednesday on an amendment that would have
stripped the $25-per-flight air traffic control user fee from the
Senate's FAA funding bill.
NOTAM Number: FDC 7/1643
Issue Date: May 16, 2007 at 1754 UTC
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Beginning Date and Time: May 18, 2007 at 2000 UTC
Ending Date and Time: May 18, 2007 at 2325 UTC
Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very
Important Person) Movement
Type: VIP
Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A