Presidential TFRs Impact GA

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Pilots who fly in the Northeast should expect presidential TFRs over New Jersey this summer, AOPA said this week, while GA airports affected by frequent trips by Air Force One to Florida over the winter should see some relief. The Florida airports not only will likely see fewer presidential visits for the season, but they also may be reimbursed for their lost income by the federal government. An appropriations bill now under consideration in Congress would allocate $3.5 million to compensate the aviation businesses. Air Force One is expected to make frequent visits to Bedminster, New Jersey, this summer, prompting the FAA to impose TFRs with an outer ring of 30 NM, and an inner core, which is more restricted, of 10 NM, according to AOPA.

AOPA also said it is supporting an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill that would require the FAA to recommend procedures for allowing properly vetted pilots to fly during presidential TFRs, to help lessen the impact of the restrictions.Under the current rules, flight schools and other GA businesses are frequently shut down during busy weekends in their peak season. For pilots who need a refresher in the procedures associated with TFRs, AOPA’s Air Safety Foundation offers an online course, “Navigating Today’s Airspace,” that reviews intercept procedures. (Note, users must create a login for access to the ASF course, but there is no fee and you do not need to be an AOPA member.) All TFRs will be announced via Notam.

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