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Las Vegas TFR on new years eve
FAA EXPECTED TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER LAS VEGAS
AOPA is sending this message to advise you that airspace restrictions are expected over New Year's Eve celebrations in Las Vegas tomorrow, December 31. According to the FAA, the notam is expected to create a temporary flight restriction (TFR) within a 20-nm radius of McCarran International Airport, with an extension to the southeast around the Hoover Dam, from the surface to 18,000 feet msl. All pilots will be required to squawk a discrete transponder code and maintain two-way communication with ATC. There will also be a 6-nm-radius no-fly zone centered on the airport that prohibits all general aviation flight activities from the surface to 18,000 feet msl. The restrictions will be effective from 8 p.m. local time tomorrow, December 31 (New Year's Eve), until 3 a.m. local on Thursday, January 1 (New Year's Day). As of 3 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday, a notam establishing the TFR had not been issued. The full text of any notams implementing this anticipated airspace restriction will be posted on AOPA Online as soon as possible after they are issued ( http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/notams.html ). "Security-related TFRs usually single out general aviation aircraft, which have never been used in a terrorist attack," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "The restrictions are an additional burden for pilots to carry. AOPA believes they should only be issued based on credible threats--not for a political need to be seen taking strong measures." Because TFR airspace frequently changes, AOPA strongly encourages pilots to obtain a briefing and CHECK NOTAMS before every flight. TFR violators will be intercepted and forced to land. |
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Thanx Jeff.. I got distro on that also.. it's a touch more airspace then
what the news has been talking about.. plus we have a "fleet" of military armed helo's in town. BT "Jeff" wrote in message ... FAA EXPECTED TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER LAS VEGAS AOPA is sending this message to advise you that airspace restrictions are expected over New Year's Eve celebrations in Las Vegas tomorrow, December 31. According to the FAA, the notam is expected to create a temporary flight restriction (TFR) within a 20-nm radius of McCarran International Airport, with an extension to the southeast around the Hoover Dam, from the surface to 18,000 feet msl. All pilots will be required to squawk a discrete transponder code and maintain two-way communication with ATC. There will also be a 6-nm-radius no-fly zone centered on the airport that prohibits all general aviation flight activities from the surface to 18,000 feet msl. The restrictions will be effective from 8 p.m. local time tomorrow, December 31 (New Year's Eve), until 3 a.m. local on Thursday, January 1 (New Year's Day). As of 3 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday, a notam establishing the TFR had not been issued. The full text of any notams implementing this anticipated airspace restriction will be posted on AOPA Online as soon as possible after they are issued ( http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/notams.html ). "Security-related TFRs usually single out general aviation aircraft, which have never been used in a terrorist attack," said AOPA President Phil Boyer. "The restrictions are an additional burden for pilots to carry. AOPA believes they should only be issued based on credible threats--not for a political need to be seen taking strong measures." Because TFR airspace frequently changes, AOPA strongly encourages pilots to obtain a briefing and CHECK NOTAMS before every flight. TFR violators will be intercepted and forced to land. |
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From http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7VP3EI00.html
"In Las Vegas, where 300,000 revelers are expected on the Strip, officials announced that armed military helicopters will fly overhead. Jerry Bussell, Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn's adviser on homeland security, said military helicopters will also be used in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington and other cities with big outdoor gatherings. "These aircraft are equipped to dismantle or disrupt any kind of ground attack, and also other aircraft that would attempt to fly into our airspace," said Bill Young, the sheriff in Las Vegas." You in a heap o' trouble, Boy. This here cannon on my hip.... |
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