TSA Considers Wiping Egg From Face Re. GA.

Larry Dighera wrote:

"We will advise the FAA about whether certain
airspace restrictions add real security value and we will recommend
that FAA engage in appropriate rulemaking to permanently codify those
security-based airspace restrictions that add real security value." He
said, too that the Washington ADIZ will remain for the time being.
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#185895

Sounds a lot more like they're going to make the Washington State TFRs permanent
and add some more. Doesn't sound like they think they have anything on their
faces.

George Patterson
To a pilot, altitude is like money - it is possible that having too much
could prove embarassing, but having too little is always fatal.

On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 22:37:27 -0400, "G.R. Patterson III"
wrote in Message-Id:
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Larry Dighera wrote:

"We will advise the FAA about whether certain
airspace restrictions add real security value and we will recommend
that FAA engage in appropriate rulemaking to permanently codify those
security-based airspace restrictions that add real security value." He
said, too that the Washington ADIZ will remain for the time being.
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#185895

Sounds a lot more like they're going to make the Washington State TFRs permanent
and add some more. Doesn't sound like they think they have anything on their
faces.

I suppose the success of the changes depend on WHO asses the security
value of the airspace restrictions based on WHAT CRITERIA. But if Loy
feels that the threat from GA has been exaggerated, optimistically
some reduction in ineffective restricted airspace may result.
However, the cynic in me agrees with your assessment. On face, it
looks like a smoke screen intended to lessen alarm at permanently
grabbing security related TFRs' airspace by changing its status from
temporary to permanent.
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