NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #03-52
Monday, December 29, 2003
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SECURITY THREAT
LEVEL REMAINS CODE ORANGE
Federal officials continue to warn against terrorist activity possibly involving aviation.
The national threat level currently is Code Orange, which indicates a high risk of terrorist
attack. Business aircraft operators are urged to report any suspicious activity to the Airport
Watch hotline at (866) GA SECURE and to review the NBAA Best Practices for Business Aviation
Security at:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security/bestpractices
91.141 TFRs AND
CODE ORANGE NOTAMs
Several NOTAMs have been issued in response to the December 21 change in national security
alert status to Code Orange. Also, 91.141 TFRs are in effect for VIP travel on December 20
through January 3 in Jackson Hole, WY; and December 26 through January 4 in Crawford, TX.
Additional 91.141 TFRs are expected for St. Louis, MO on January 5; Knoxville, TN on January
8; and Palm Beach, FL on January 8. Operators are urged to review NOTAMs carefully prior to
every flight. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/airspace/restrictions
FAA SAYS "NO DELAY"
FOR JAN. 1 ELT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Effective January 1, 2004, FAR 91.207 requires all turbojet aircraft to operate with an installed
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). As the deadline nears some NBAA Members are experiencing
a shortage of parts needed for the installations. NBAA and other associations met with FAA
officials to explore the possibility of an additional extension for operators experiencing
problems obtaining parts; however, FAA officials determined that the Congressional mandate
for ELT installations could not be extended. For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/maint
AVOID TRAVEL DELAYS
ALONG THE EAST COAST TO/FROM SOUTH FLORIDA
This weekend, general aviation operators are strongly urged to file flight plans as early
as possible (at least three hours in advance) or risk significant travel delays. In particular,
RVSM-equipped NBAA Member aircraft should use the offshore A761/R511 Radar Routes to travel
up and down the East Coast between the New York and Florida areas. Crews are encouraged to
file these routes between the specified city pairs whenever peak-volume periods exist. During
non-peak times, operators should file preferred routes but indicate "offshore capable"
in the Remarks section of the flight plan, which allows ATC to move aircraft to this route
instead of piling up long departure delays. Operators using these routes will be exempt from
or experience minimal traffic management initiatives, such as miles-in-trail and ground stops.
For more information, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/airspace/holiday
BUSINESS AVIATION PIONEER HARRY COMBS PASSES
Harry Combs, a business aviation pioneer, died last week at the age of 90 in Arizona. The
founder of AMR Combs chain of FBOs and president of Gates Learjet from 1971 to 1982 was named
one of the top 100 aviation leaders at a recent celebration commemorating the centennial of
the Wright brothers' first flight. Combs, a Yale graduate, entered the FBO business in 1938.
His company, Combs Aircraft, trained more than 9,000 pilots during World War II. Combs received
numerous awards during his distinguished career, including the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy,
the National Aeronautic Association's "Elder Statesman of Aviation" award and the
FAA Distinguished Service Award. He also was a General Aviation Man of the Year and a member
of the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
WHERE CAN
I FIND A LIST OF CURRENT STMPs?
The FAA establishes Special Traffic Management Programs (STMPs) when needed to enhance safety
and minimize air traffic delays. Every 28 days the FAA lists the STMPs in the Notices to Airmen
Domestic/International publication. An electronic version of the Notices to Airmen publication
may be found on the FAA's web site at http://www1.faa.gov/ntap.
STMPs are listed in the Sporting & Entertainment Events section as well as in the Graphic
Notices section. STMPs also may be found on NBAA's web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/airspace/notams.htm
FAA COMPLETES REVIEW OF
BOLTON FIELD'S NOISE-EXPOSURE MAP
The FAA has determined that the noise-exposure maps submitted by the Columbus (OH) Port Authority
for Bolton Field Airport are in compliance with FAR Part 150 requirements. Copies of the FAA's
evaluation and the maps themselves are available at the FAA's Detroit Airports District Office
(11677 South Wayne Rd., Suite 107, Romulus, MI 48174) or from Bolton Field Airport. For more
information, call Ernest P. Gubry in the Detroit Airports District Office at (734) 229-2905.
For general airport information, visit the NBAA web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/baaap
EAGLE, CO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT NOW OFFERS CUSTOMS CLEARING
FACILITY
County Regional Airport (EGE) in Eagle, CO has a new U.S. Customs clearing facility based
at Vail Valley Jet Center. International flights now may fly directly to EGE without having
to stop at the first Port of Entry airport. For more information, contact Bryan Burns of Vail
Valley Jet Center at (970) 524-7700 or NBAA's Paul H. Smith at psmith@nbaa.org.
FAA DRVSM SEMINARS
SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY IN DALLAS
The FAA will present its sixth seminar on Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (DRVSM)
on February 3 and 4 at the Fairmont Hotel Dallas, 1717 North Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201.
The intent of this seminar is to provide information on the Domestic RVSM program to operators
and other interested parties. For more information about registration and hotel reservations,
visit the following FAA web site (click on "Domestic RVSM" and then "DRVSM
Seminars"):
http://www.faa.gov/ats/ato/rvsm1.htm
UPCOMING
IS-BAO WORKSHOPS FOR TEXAS, NEW YORK AND FLORIDA
International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Workshops have been scheduled
on the following dates: February 9 in Love Field, Dallas, TX; February 11 in White Plains,
NY; March 11 in West Palm Beach, FL. The Workshops provide an IS-BAO overview, including an
in-depth examination of the standard, implementation considerations, risk-assessment issues,
safety-management issues and more. The IS-BAO Workshop is designed to assist operators who
are currently implementing or contemplating the implementation of IS-BAO in their operations.
For more information, visit:
http://www.ibac.org/is-bao/Audit%20Workshop.htm
SCHEDULERS AND
DISPATCHERS TO GATHER FOR 15TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The NBAA 15th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference will provide the most up-to-date
information on issues directly related to the role of the scheduler and dispatcher in the
corporate flight department. This event will be held from Monday, January 12 to Wednesday,
January 14 at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center in Savannah, GA, In
addition, four Schedulers Professional Development Program (SPDP) Courses will be offered
in conjunction with the Conference on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11. Information
about attending this Conference, including agenda details and a registration form, is available
online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/cs/sdc
DISPATCH NEWSLETTER
IS THE SOURCE FOR NBAA SCHEDULERS & DISPATCHERS
Sponsored by LimoLink, the December 2003 issue of the NBAA Dispatch newsletter includes a
message from the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee chair, information about the
upcoming NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference and tips about marketing, starting a
regional group, software, and more. Review the issue online at:
http://www.nbaa.org/dispatch/2003/03
GET A "GRIP"
AT CORPORATE AVIATION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, ANAHEIM, CA
Join your fellow managers and leaders in Anaheim, CA on February 24 and 25 for the NBAA Corporate
Aviation Management Conference. This year's Conference -- titled "Get a GRIP (Great Results
Involve People)" -- will feature a repeat visit by the popular team of Kevin and Jackie
Freiberg, who will lead Conference participants in discovering best personnel practices, including
finding the best motivation strategies and keeping the best employees. The Conference is devoted
to the challenges and opportunities presented by people -- your people. For more information,
visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/cs/camc/2004
NBAA ADDS FLIGHT OPS
MANUAL AND MANAGEMENT SEMINARS TO CALENDAR
NBAA will host a Flight Operations Manual Workshop on February 2 and 3 and a Management Fundamentals
for Flight Departments Workshop on February 4 and 5. Both events will be held in Scottsdale,
AZ. For more information about these and other NBAA Seminars, visit the NBAA web site at:
http://www.nbaa.org/seminars
AVKIDS.COM HELPS TEACHERS
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF FLIGHT
AvKids is an NBAA program designed to educate elementary school students about the benefits
of business aviation to the community and the career opportunities available to them in the
business aviation industry. At the AvKids.com web site, educators can receive free materials
about the Wright Brothers and the science of flight to celebrate the Centennial of Flight.
Many of these materials, including the AvKids Activity Guide, have been created by teachers
and conform with the National Standards of Learning. Learn more at:
http://www.avkids.com
