Sat, May 02, 2009
The Helicopter Association
International is circulating word about the publication of a final
rule and is seeking comments regarding RNAV Ops in the boonies --
despite the fact that the rule, at this point, is a done deal. The
FAA's issuance of a final rule amends the regulations to allow the
use of published Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP) or an
alternative procedure or route assigned by Air Traffic Control
(ATC). The final rule amends the requirements to facilitate
compliance and accurately reflect operating conditions in areas in
which the terrain impedes communications.
The final rule also amended the communication and navigation
equipment requirements for aircraft operations under Visual Flight
Rules (VFR). The FAA determined that compliance with the new
communications requirements may not be possible in remote locations
and areas of mountainous terrain. This final rule is adopted
without prior notice and public comment, but the public may comment
prior to the effective date of the rule.
This amendment becomes effective June 30, 2009. Commends must be
received by June 1, 2009 and should be identified by Docket Number
FAA-2002-14002. To submit online, go to http://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending your comments. To mail,
send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington DC 20590. To fax, send comments to
Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
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