FAASTeam General Audience Sarah Rovner 71613 Regulations Regarding TFRs General TFRs Presidential TFRs Intercept procedures 2 Overview Regulations Regarding TFRs FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions ID: 320338
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TFRs in the Houston Area
FAASTeam
General Audience
Sarah Rovner
7-16-13Slide2
Regulations Regarding TFRsGeneral TFRs
Presidential TFRsIntercept procedures
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OverviewSlide3
Regulations Regarding TFRs
FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions:
FAR
§ 91.137 describes the procedures regarding TFRs in the vicinity of disaster/hazard areas (example: firefighting operations)FAR § 91.138 describes the procedures regarding TFRs in national disaster areas in the State of Hawaii
FAR § 91.141 describes the restriction for flights in proximity of the President.FAR § 91.144 describes temporary flight restrictions when the barometric pressure exceeds 31 inches of MercuryFAR § 91.145 describes TFRs put in place for major sporting events or aerial demonstrations.3
Regulations and TFRsSlide4
Presidential
Special Events
Disaster/Hazard Areas
Homeland Security4
Types of TFRsSlide5
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TFR Format
1. Location of the TFR area
2. Effective period
3. Defined area
4. Altitudes affected
5. FAA coordination facility and telephone number
6. Reason for the TFR
7. Agency directing relief activities (if applicable) and telephone number
8. Any other information considered appropriate. Slide6
Management of Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Aerial Demonstrations and Major Sporting Events
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Under FAR §
91.145, the following events
MAY
be issued a TFR via NOTAM with the specific location and altitudes of the restriction:
Blue Angels demonstration
Thunderbirds demonstration
Golden Knights parachute demonstration
Summer/Winter Olympic games
Annual Tournament of Roses Football Game
World Cup Soccer
Major League Baseball All-Star Game
World Series
Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Sandia Classic Hang Gliding Competition
Indianapolis 500 Race
General TFRsSlide7
FDC NOTAM 9/5151
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Which of the following events would NOT quality for a TFR under FDC NOTAM 9/5151? (ask audience question)
National Football League game
Major League Baseball
Indy Car Race
NCAA Division One Football Game
NASCAR Sprint Cup
Outdoor concert by a popular band
General TFRsSlide8
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Requirements for the issue of a TFR under FDC NOTAM 9/5151:
Stadium having a seating capacity of 30,000 or more
1 hour before and 1 hour after the qualifying event
All aircraft and parachute operations are prohibited within a 3 nm radius up to and including 3000
agl
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Exclusions:
Flights conducted for operational purposes of the event
Flights authorized with an approved waiver
Aircraft authorized by and in contact with ATC for operational or safety of flight purposes
DOD, law enforcement, and air ambulance
General TFRsSlide9
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Flight Service
MAY
or
MAY NOT
be aware of a specific TFR for a general sporting event under NOTAM 9/5151
Just because you are in contact with ATC does NOT mean you are automatically cleared through the TFR. If you are VFR and receiving flight following services, you are ALWAYS responsible for your flight path and to avoid special airspace.
AOPA has a good resource for a list of qualifying stadiums and events:
http://
www.aopa.org/Flight-Planning/Tfrs/Stadiums-and-Speedways
General TFRsSlide10
Reliant Stadium (71,500) – Houston Texans gamesMinute Maid Park (40,950) – Houston Astros games
Rice Stadium (70,000) – NCAA GamesUniversity of Houston Robertson Stadium (32,000) – NCAA Games
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Stadiums
in the Houston AreaSlide11
Blanket NOTAMS & Special Security Instructions
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NOTAM 4/0811 – Special Notice – Pilots are strongly advised to avoid the airspace above, or in proximity to such sites as power plants (nuclear, hydro-electric, or coal), dams, refineries, industrial complexes, military facilities and other similar facilities
Although this is not a specific restriction to flights in this areas, it is expected that good judgment be used when operating in the vicinity of these areas and to avoid loitering.
14 CFR Section
99.7 details regulations regarding aircraft in the vicinity of above mentioned locations.
NOTAMs and TFRsSlide12
Washington, DC Area Flight Restrictions
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3 flight restrictions in place:
DC Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ)
Special Federal Aviation Regulation 94
DC Metropolitan Air Defense Identification Zone (DC.ADIZ)
There are special procedures in place for operating in this area. Both AOPA and the FAA offer training on specific procedures in place.
Most flight schools in that area require the training course before renting to customers who intend to fly in that area.
DC Area Flight RestrictionsSlide13
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An area under a Presidential TFR is considered “National Defense Airspace”
30 nm restriction around the president, with a 10 nm radius no-fly zone for non-scheduled flights.
Usually includes airspace up to FL 180
NOTAM will be issued for the exact airspace affected.
Exceptions
Regularly scheduled air carrier or cargo
flights
Air ambulance, law enforcement,
etc
Aircraft under 2 way radio communication with ATC who are receiving a discreet squawk code
It is completely
ATC’s discretion
on whether or not you can fly through the restricted area. VFR aircraft are always responsible for their own separation. I have even heard IFR aircraft get told they could not go through it and received vectors around it.
Presidential TFRsSlide14
FAA website AOPA website
Flight Service Station and Weather BriefingDUATS online briefing
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Sources of TFR InformationSlide15
Why you should check for TFRs
PLAY VIDEO
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Intercept Procedures – NOTAM 4/4386
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NOTAM 4/4386 –
SPECIAL NOTICE... NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM INTERCEPT PROCEDURES. AVIATORS SHALL REVIEW THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANUAL (AIM) FOR INTERCEPTION PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 6, PARAGRAPH 5-6-2. ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATING IN UNITED STATES NATIONAL AIRSPACE, IF CAPABLE, SHALL MAINTAIN A LISTENING WATCH ON VHF GUARD 121.5 OR UHF 243.0. IF AN AIRCRAFT IS INTERCEPTED BY U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT AND FLARES ARE DISPENSED, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE TO BE FOLLOWED: FOLLOW THE INTERCEPT'S VISUAL SIGNALS, CONTACT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL IMMEDIATELY ON THE LOCAL FREQUENCY OR ON VHF GUARD 121.5 OR UHF GUARD 243.0, AND COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE INTERCEPTING AIRCRAFT INCLUDING VISUAL SIGNALS IF UNABLE RADIO CONTACT. BE ADVISED THAT NONCOMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN THE USE OF FORCE. WIE UNTIL UFN
Intercept ProceduresSlide17
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If
you are intercepted by a U.S. Military
or law
enforcement aircraft,
immediately:
Follow
the instructions given by the
intercepting
aircraft
.
Notify ATC, if possible
Attempt
to contact the intercepting aircraft
and/or
ATC on the emergency frequency
121.5
MHz, giving the identity and position
of
your aircraft and the nature of the
flight.
If
equipped with a transponder, squawk
7700
, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
If any instructions received by radio from
any
sources conflict with those given by the
intercepting
aircraft by visual or radio
signals
, request clarification while continuing to comply with the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft.Intercept ProceduresSlide18
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Visual Intercept Signals
Intercepting Aircraft
Signal
Meaning
Intercepted
Aircraft Response
Meaning
Rocks wings; after acknowledgement initiates a slow level turn, typically to the left, into the desired heading
You have been intercepted
Rocks wings, follows intercepting aircraft's lead
I understand and will comply
Night operations = flashing of navigation lights
Night = flash navigation lights
Performs an abrupt breakaway maneuver with a climbing 90 degree turn without crossing the intercepted aircraft’s flight path
You may proceed
Rocks wings
I understand and will comply
Circles airport, lowers landing gear, and files over runway in the direction of landing
Land at this airport
Lowers landing gear, follows intercepting aircraft and lands if runway is safe
I understand and will comply
Night = additionally turns on landing lights
Night = turn on landing lightSlide19
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Visual Intercept Signals
Intercepted Aircraft
Signal
Meaning
Intercepting
Aircraft Response
Meaning
Raises landing gear while flying over runway between 1000’ and 2000’ and continues to circle airport
This airport is inadequate
If the intercepted aircraft is required to go to an alternate airport, intercepting aircraft will raise landing gear and use intercept procedures
Understood, follow me
Night operations = intercepted aircraft will flash landing lights while passing over runway
To release the intercepted aircraft, the intercepting aircraft will perform a breakaway maneuver
Understood, you may proceed
Pilot switches all available lights on and off at regular intervals
Cannot comply
Performs breakaway maneuver
Understood
Pilot switches all available lights on and off at
irregular
intervals
In distress
Performs breakaway maneuver
Understood Slide20
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It is very important to check NOTAMS and TFRs before you depart, even if it’s a beautiful day outside.Flight Service may not be aware of all TFRs, so during sports seasons make it a key point to check for events and games that qualify under NOTAM 9/5151
Talking to ATC does NOT give you clearance through a TFR.Follow all instructions given in the event you are intercepted.And as always, make safety your priority when flying.
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ConclusionSlide21
Questions?
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