[JYO] AOPA Update 9/20/01 2:13:17 PM, ET

New TFR prohibits flight above sporting events, other open-air assemblies

— FAA has issued a new temporary flight restriction 
(TFR) prohibiting flight below 3,000 feet above ground level within a three 
nautical mile radius of any "any major professional or collegiate sporting 
event or any other major open air assembly of people." The FAA says the 
National Security Council insisted on this restriction (see notam).

"We understand the continuing security concerns," said AOPA President Boyer, 
"and considering the spectacular nature of some of these events, the intent 
of the notam is clear.

"But it also places an extraordinary responsibility on pilots to determine 
when and where events are taking place. We don't think that is reasonable. 
We're working with FAA right now to come up with something pilots can 
reasonably comply with.

"In the mean time, pilots should comply with the intent of the restriction. 
Unless you are being directed by air traffic control, don't fly near stadiums 
and other places were large numbers of people might be gathering."

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