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Fri, Oct 31, 2003

FAA Finally Comes Through With Graphic TFRs

Real-Time TFR Graphics Now on FAA Website

At the 2003 AOPA Expo, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey couldn't help crowing about the recent addition of graphic TFRs to the FAA website.... many, many, MANY months after pilots and industry groups urged them to do so in order to avoid much of the rampant confusion that surrounds such temporary airspace grabs.

The FAA finally did the smart thing and added this service in order to "provide better service to pilots and to enhance airspace security." The FAA will henceforth post graphical depictions of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) on its website at www.faa.gov.

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.

"We're pleased to answer general aviation's call to offer more convenience and service in obtaining TFR information," said Blakey.

"With a few mouse clicks, pilots will now be able to get more timely, accurate information, to plan around TFRs, and to avoid violations."

The FAA regularly imposes TFRs for security or safety reasons throughout the country. Working with 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, 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 be available at www.pilotweb@faa.gov.

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.

FMI: www.faa.gov

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