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Old May 26th 08, 04:37 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Jay Maynard
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On 2008-05-26, jan olieslagers wrote:
Byron Covey schreef:
Just go in from an hour+ of local flying. Visited 2 local airports. Dead
calm and clear bule skies. AND NO **&*#@$ TFRs.

Excuse my ignorance: what's a TFR? US-only phenomenon?


Yup. The FAA declares airspace off-limits on a more or less temporary basis,
for any of several reasons, with advance notice ranging from minutes to
weeks. One violates a TFR at peril of one's life and certificate.
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