FAAST Blast — November 18, 2009
Special Edition FAA Aviation News update
New York Special Flight Rules Area
On November 19, 2009, the FAA will implement a comprehensive set of new rules that significantly enhances safety in the area around New York’s Hudson River. These safety changes modify procedures to the exclusionary zone that overlies the Hudson River. Key focus areas included airspace structure, pilot operating rules, entry and egress points, standardized area charts and pilot training. The pilot training module titled “New York City Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)” is available at www.FAASafety.gov or by clicking on this link: https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?cID=79.
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