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Gulf Coast TFR: 09/19/04

NOTAM: 4/9917 Issued: 09/19/2004 03:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: USA Facility: ZJX - JACKSONVILLE (ARTCC),FL. Type: HAZARDS Description: GULF OF MEXICO COASTLINE.

Louisiana TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 4/9933 Issued: 09/19/2004 16:10 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: LA Facility: ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX. Type: HAZARDS Description: PORT SULPHUR LA.

NOTAM: 4/9921 Issued: 09/19/2004 03:50 Effective: 09/19/2004 14:25 - 09/19/2004 18:35 State: FL Facility: ZJX - JACKSONVILLE (ARTCC),FL. Type: VIP Description: FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, SEPTEMBER 19 2004 LOCAL.

'Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act' Sails Through House

Good Samaritans Breathe Easier

The United States House of Representatives has overwhelmingly (385-12) passed HR 1084, a bill backed by EAA Tuesday that would extend "Good Samaritan" protections to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations and volunteer pilots. The Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2004 ensures that vital services, such as donated medical flights for the needy, flights of compassion, humanitarian, and charitable purposes. Charitable organizations conduct more than 30,000 such flights annually.

Neighbors: It's Loud As Hell And We Can't Stand It Any More

McClellan-Palomar Airport Neighbors Say Pilots Aren't Following Noise Abatement Procedures

"If pilots would just follow the recommended (flight) path, we wouldn't be here tonight." So says Gail Carroll, who lives in Carlsbad (CA). She was one of about two dozen people who showed up at a meeting of the McClellan-Palomar Airport Advisory Committee Thursday night to complain about airport noise.