[JYO] 9/18/01 situation update from AOPA as of 5:22PM

Meeting to discuss VFR operations rescheduled for 5 p.m.    Update: 9/18/2001 
5:22:17 PM— A morning meeting that was supposed to discuss VFR operations 
was rescheduled to 5 p.m. this afternoon. VFR operations are still prohibited 
everywhere except Alaska (<A HREF="http://www.aopa.org/page_2.html#ifr";>see 
story</A>). National security officials have not 
indicated when they might make a decision on restoring some VFR operations.

Earlier this afternoon, Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta held a 
press conference to talk about an economic aid package for the airlines. 
Secretary Mineta said that he had talked to "all aspects of the aviation 
industry," including general aviation. He said a plan would be in place "next 
week." It's important to note that the Secretary was talking about the plan 
for the airlines, not anything specific to VFR flight privileges.

    
    
National security officials to meet again
VFR flight still not allowed    — VFR flight is still 
prohibited everywhere in the U.S. except Alaska. Another meeting of national 
security officials is scheduled for later this morning. AOPA is providing FAA 
with additional information about general aviation and the impact of the VFR 
ban, which FAA will present to the national security officials. AOPA will 
update this Web site as soon as we learn the results of the meeting.

To recap, general aviation VFR flight is not permitted except in Alaska. IFR 
is permitted with restrictions (<A 
HREF="http://www.aopa.org/page_2.html#ifr";>see story</A>). Part 137 
agricultural operations 
are permitted, except in Class B airspace.

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