Safety Hot Spot

Since September 11, 2001, the nation's airspace has become considerably more complex, and the penalties for careless mistakes are much more severe. Large Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) can pop up anywhere, anytime. East Coast pilots have to contend with the unique challenges of the Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Border-crossing pilots need to be aware of the contiguous ADIZ. And, of course, there are plenty of restricted and prohibited areas out there, just waiting to snag the unwary.

Don't be the next pilot to make the 6 o'clock news! If you could use a refresher on the nuances of post-September 11 airspace, take some time to read this Safety Hot Spot.

	Get Started
	Here's a review of what you need to know — and bring — before you go.
	Critical Airspace Checkup

	Great Learning Tools
	Articles and other online resources from AOPA, the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and the FAA that get you ready for flying in critical airspace.
	Publications Airspace Flash Cards (PDF file — 1,945KB) Airspace for Everyone Safety Advisor (PDF file — 739KB) Intercept Procedures Card (PDF file — 30KB) "Safety Pilot" article: Delayed and distracted "Safety Pilot" article: No trespassing! AOPA Flight Training articles: Do your part to fly right Keeping track of TFRs Alphabet airspace AOPA Pilot article: The 9/11 notam Aeronautical Information Manual Chapter 3, Section 4, Special Use Airspace Chapter 3, Section 5, Other Airspace Areas Notices to Airmen — Reference Guide FAA Advisory Circular 91-63C — Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) Seminar-in-a-Box® Learn more about the Seminar-in-a-Box program. Airspace Refresher Mission: Possible — Navigating Today's Special Use Airspace	Other Information Sources from AOPA Air Traffic Services and Technology Notams, TFRs AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner AOPA members can easily plan their flight online in four easy steps with AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner. AOPA's Legal Services Plan Protect your certificate with affordable aviation legal assistance and representation including unlimited consultation on specific aviation issues and much more. NACO Aeronautical Chart Users Guide Air Traffic Control (ATC) Telephone Numbers and Locations Washington, D.C., ADIZ Checklist for Operations Free Online Courses Know Before You Go Mission: Possible — Navigating Today's Special Use Airspace Visual Warning System Minicourse

	Take a Checkride
	Think you're ready? Find out if you're prepared for your next flight near critical airspace.
	Sporty's Safety Quizzes
	Special Use Airspace Airspace Temporary Flight Restrictions Intercept Procedures

	Related Web Sites
	FAA PilotWeb Includes links for notams, graphic TFRs, weather, and more. Visual Warning System for The Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone  See the Visual Warning System Work

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