[NSRCA-discussion] Fw: TFR Issued for Ann Arbor, MI - 5/1

[Verne Koester]

It’s most likely a highly imaginative military decision based on the current
use of unmanned aircraft in military operations. Obviously, there’s a
significant difference between the Predator and other similar “models”
compared to what’s being flown at the typical R/C field, but that’s where
the imaginative part comes in. OTOH, we’ve all heard reports of suspicious
persons inquiring on learning to fly R/C.

 

This particular TFR is no-doubt linked to the highly publicized visit of the
President to deliver the commencement address at U of M tomorrow. Stand down
and welcome to the new terrorist world we live in.

 

Verne

 

From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bob Kane
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 11:00 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fw: TFR Issued for Ann Arbor, MI - 5/1

 


I guess what I am struggling with is using a mechanism design for full-scale
aviation and thinking it will be effective for model aircraft.  What about
the father-son (or mom or daughter) who goes out tomorrow morning to fly
something they picked up at the toy store, and would not know the AMA from
AAA or the AKC. At one extreme nothing will happen. At the other they will
be treated as a terrorist threat.

Sorry for the rant.  This just seems so much like corporate management
thinking. 

Bob Kane
getterflash at yahoo.com

--- On Fri, 4/30/10, Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com>
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Fw: TFR Issued for Ann Arbor, MI - 5/1
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Date: Friday, April 30, 2010, 4:07 PM


Has anyone ever experienced one of these issued on a contest day?  How far
in advance are they issued?

Bob Kane
getterflash at yahoo.com

--- On Thu, 4/29/10, AMA Webmaster <webmaster at modelaircraft.org> wrote:


From: AMA Webmaster <webmaster at modelaircraft.org>
Subject: TFR Issued for Ann Arbor, MI - 5/1
To: "Robert E Kane" <getterflash at yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 4:31 PM

A new FDC NOTAM/TFR has been issued for the area surrounding Ann Arbor, MI
for Saturday, 5/1, from 9:15a until 1:30p EDT. The TFR is issued for
security purposes to cover VIP movement in this area. Model aircraft
operations are prohibited in this area during the specific times of the TFR.
Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check
back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. 

Timely alerts are also available on the web or on you cell phone at:
Twitter.com/amagov.

See the link to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the
restrictions:

*	Area 1 (5/1, 9:15a - 1:30p EDT)
(30nm radius from Latitude: 42º14'35"N, Longitude: 83º36'40"W)
*	Area 2 (5/1, 9:15a - 10:30a EDT)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 42º12'59"N, Longitude: 83º21'25"W)
*	Area 3 (5/1, 9:30a - 1:00p EDT)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 42º15'57"N, Longitude: 83º44'55"W)
*	Area 4 (5/1, 12:15p - 1:30p EDT)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 42º12'59"N, Longitude: 83º21'25"W) 

TFR - 0/7827 <http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_0_7827.html> 

Map <http://02b954f.netsolhost.com/amatfr1.html>  View of the Affected Area

Regards
Gregory Hahn
Technical Director
AMA

 

 


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