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September 28, 2005

AOPA To FAA: 'HOW DO YOU READ US?'

Calls On FAA To Listen Directly To Pilots Regarding ADIZ

The FAA needs to hear directly from those who will be most affected by a proposal to make the two-and-a-half year old "temporary" flight restriction around Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC permanent, according to the AOPA.

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Phil Boyer's Letter To FAA Administrator Blakey

The Complete Text

On behalf of the 404,000 members, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) requests that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conduct one or more public meetings on its Notice of Public Rulemaking ("NPRM") entitled "Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area" in Docket No. AA-2004-17005. The NPRM proposes to make permanent all of the flight restrictions that currently exist in the Washington, DC, area, including the requirements relating to the Washington Area Air Defense Identification Zone ("ADIZ").

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California TFR: 09.28.05 - 10.02.05

NOTAM Number :  FDC 5/8847   Location : Salinas, California near SALINAS VORTAC (SNS) Beginning Date : September 28, 2005 at 17:00 UTC Ending Date : October 02, 2005 at 23:59 UTC Reason for NOTAM : High performance aerial demonstration by the USAF Thunderbirds Type : Airshow

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Maryland TFR: 09.30.05 - 10.02.05

NOTAM:  5/8857  Issued:  09/28/2005 14:50  Effective:  09/30/2005 18:00 - 10/02/2005 16:00  State:  MD  Facility:  ZDC - WASHINGTON (ARTCC),DC.  Type:  VIP  Description:  HAGERSTOWN/THURMONT, MARYLAND SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2 2005. 

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Louisiana TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM:  5/8873  Issued:  09/28/2005 20:50  Effective:  09/28/2005 23:00 - Undetermined  State:  LA  Facility:  ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  LOUISIANA COASTLINE. 

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Tennessee TFR: 09.29.05 - 10.02.05

NOTAM Number :  FDC 5/8854   Location : Millington, Tennessee near MEMPHIS VORTAC (MEM) Beginning Date : September 29, 2005 at 16:30 UTC Ending Date : October 02, 2005 at 22:30 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Canadian Snowbirds, and other high performance aircraft. Type : Airshow

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Avoiding Things That Go Bump In The Flight

AOPA Offers New Mini-Course On Flying In Vicinity Of Thunderstorms

When you're flying deep within the clouds, it can be hard to tell the benign from the threatening until it's too late. Air traffic control can help -- but only if you understand their capabilities and limitations. The AOPA Air Safety Foundation's newly updated Thunderstorms: A Case Study minicourse can give you the information you need to fly safely when thunderstorms are in the forecast.

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Was It Wrong To Rescue?

FAA Says Daring Effort To Extend Gear Broke No Rules

It was a little kinky, sure. But the FAA has concluded its investigation into the Waldo-Pepper style rescue of a beleaguered Cessna 172RG at New Smyrna Beach, FL, deciding no FARs were violated.

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