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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

FLIGHT ADVISORY

NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENT

2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

August 25–28, 2008



The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION (DNC) will be held in Denver, CO from August 25 to August 28, 2008. Before and during the DNC, a number of leaders will arrive in the area for the DNC. Because the event has been designated a National Special Security Event, the United States Secret Service is the lead agency in charge of security design, planning and implementation.



Pursuant to 49 USC 40103(B), The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) classifies the airspace defined in these NOTAMs as "National Defense Airspace". Any person who knowingly or willfully violates the rules concerning operations in this airspace may be subject to certain criminal penalties under 49 USC 46307. Pilots who do not adhere to the following procedures may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by Law Enforcement/USSS/Security Personnel.



Be advised that noncompliance with the published NOTAM may result in the use of force.



To ensure the airspace is secure during this event, airspace restrictions will be in place around Denver. The restrictions are designed to provide a safe and secure environment for the DNC, but also ensure fair and equitable access to all airspace users, to the greatest extent possible. The restrictions will allow commercial flight operations to continue and are designed to minimize the impact on private pilots.



The NOTAMs described in this advisory may change with little or no notice. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. Pilots are strongly advised to contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) prior to flight to check for all current NOTAMs.



Detailed instructions and procedures will be contained in NOTAM when published.


DNC Temporary Flight Restrictions



TheTemporary Flight Restriction (TFR) areas are part of the DNC airspace security measures with special sets of restrictions as follows:

· The Denver DNC 2 NMR Flight Restricted Zone is locatedwithin a2 NM Radius of394456N/1050024Wor the BJC137011.6

· The Denver DNC 10/30 NMR Flight Restricted Zone has an inner and outer core of10/30 NMR of394456N/1050024Wor the BJC137011.6. There will be an exception for IFR aircraft landing and departing Centennial (APA). Those aircraft will be allowed to operate within the 10NM ring east and south of a line starting at 393705N/1045230W to 394107N/1045238W to 394105N/1044830W, up to and including 8000’ MSL.

All Denver DNC Flight TFRs include the airspace from surface up to but not including FL 180.

The following are in effect for all the Denver DNC TFRs:

· All emergency/life saving flight (medical/law enforcement/firefighting) operations must coordinate in advance with the USSS to avoid potential delays. Contact information will be published in the NOTAM.

· All helicopters/fixed wing aircraft operating within all TFR airspace must be on an active IFR or VFR Flight plan with a discrete code assigned by ATC. Aircraft must be squawking the discrete code prior to departure and at all times while in the TFR. In the event of a transponder failure, immediately advise ATC and request control instructions and comply with all instructions from ATC. If unable to contact ATC, pilots must exit the TFR by the most direct lateral route. Aircraft are NOT AUTHORIZED to over fly the inner core restricted airspace while attempting to exit.

· Two-way communications must be maintained with ATC at all times while airborne.

· Any person operating an aircraft out side the restricted airspace if aware of an inability to comply with the requirement to continuously transmit the ATC assigned Transponder code shall not enter the TFR airspace.

· Within the TFRs, flight training, practice instrument approaches, aerobatic flight, glider operations, parachute operations, ultralight, hang gliding, lighter than air operations, balloon operations, agriculture/crop dusting, animal population control flight operations, banner towing operations, utility line/pipeline inspection flights, part 101 operations, model aircraft operations, model rocketry, unmanned aerial systems, and commercial cargo carrier operations that fail to comply with their TSA approved security program ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

Denver 2 NMR TFR Special Security Instructions (99.7): Access to the inner core will be permitted as follows:



· Law enforcement, military aircraft, emergency/life saving flight (medical/law enforcement/firefighting) in direct contact with ATC and are squawking an assigned beacon code.

· All emergency/life saving flight (medical/law enforcement/firefighting) operations must coordinate in advance with the USSS to avoid potential delays. Contact information will be published in the NOTAM.

· Waivers beginning with ELO, GOV and SPO.

· Other aircraft operations deemed appropriate by the United States Secret Service (USSS) will be permitted.

· Be advised that noncompliance with the published NOTAM may result in the use of force.



Denver 10/30 NMR Special Security Instructions TFR (99.7)



INNER CORE: WITHIN A 10 NMR Access to the FRZ (Flight Restricted Zone) will be permitted as follows:



· Law enforcement, military aircraft, emergency/life saving flight (medical/law enforcement/firefighting) in direct contact with ATC and are squawking an assigned beacon code.

· Regularly scheduled Commercial passenger and all-cargo carriers operating under one of the following TSA-approved standard security programs: Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP), Full-All Cargo Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (FACAOSSP), Model Security Program (MSP), Twelve Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) All Cargo Only, or All-Cargo International Security Procedure (ACISP) and are arriving into and/or departing from 49 CFR Part 1542 covered airports. Operators are advised that other programs may be added to the list of approved TSA security programs for entry into this TFR by the published NOTAM.

· Waivers beginning with ELO, GOV and SPO.

· Other aircraft operations deemed appropriate by the United States Secret Service (USSS) will be permitted.

· Be advised that noncompliance with the published NOTAM may result in the use of force.



OUTER RING: From 10 TO 30 NMR Access to the outer ring will be permitted as follows:



· All aircraft permitted to enter/exit the outer ring designated as theDenver DNC 10 NMR to 30 NMR FRZ shall be on an active IFR or VFR Flight plan with a discrete code assigned by ATC. Aircraft shall be squawking the discrete code at all times while in the TFR.

· Operations are limited to aircraft arriving or departing local airports, ATC may authorize transit operations with USSS approval. Aircraft may not loiter.

· No VFR General Aviation over flights will be authorized.

· The airspace east and south of a line from 393705N/1045230W to 394107N/1045238W to 394105N/1044830W up to and including 8000’ MSL is excluded for arrivals and departures only to/from Centennial Airport, CO (KAPA).

· Failure to comply with any of the published requirements may result in the use of force

The FAA point of contact for the DNC is Eugene Jiggitts at 202-267-3440.



It is recommended that all aircraft operators check NOTAMs frequently throughout this event for possible changes

quist

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Phoenix had the same NOTAM during the superbowl last Feb.

sideshow

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Are you just pointing out whats allowable or are you trying to make people read a NOTAM (which I have to suffer through every day....and its painful)?

Wayne22

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Do the TFR's go down to ground level..........?? Normally we don't fly models in controlled airspace anyways......

Silver182

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I'm trying to point out the painful part of it all. What the hell does a model aircraft flying at or below 400 feet more than 30 miles away have to do with the safety of anyone who will be atending this party?

In case you hadn't noticed restricting model aircraft flight operations distances that are definded in this advisory is something very new, and Extreme in my opinion.

Lee H. DeMary
AMA 36099

quist

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They have been using this notam for all major events in the last couple of years. It is extreme, no question about it.

ira d

I doubt the average modeler will even know of the advisory and also the FAA has no
way to mointor all the models that are out there, IMO they listed models just to cover
all the bases but IMO unless you are flying real close to the convention like within a five
mile radius I doubt there will be any problems.

Synthetic

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If I flew there during this time and was shot down by a missile launched from an F-15, I would consider it an honor! ehehehhee
How many of your flying buddies can that THEY have been shot down by a full scale F-15 while you were flying!!!

Don

Silver182

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Just my opinion, but we've got way too much govv..ment going on around here. Every little bureaucrat with a keyboard in front of him.. can make US lawbreakers in 5 seconds.

Lee H. DeMary
AMA 36099

MustangAce

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Most people don't even know what NOTAM stands for much less would comply with them.

Synthetic

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Are you sure it's not.... NO TAM ???? ehehehhe That makes sense!
Don

ckeene9

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We got one on the last Space Shuttle launch, put all but one of the local fields out of use (5 total) for the day.

EXTREME for sure.

Wingwrecker

Does that say that emergencies must be notified in advance???

Edgar Perez

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Assume it means the companies / agencies involved in those operations must register with the FAA

Silver182

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Coordinate, probably means obtain a waiver of some sort days before. Every air service more than likely by now has been cleared or restricted.

Wingwrecker

I was trying to be funny, but thanks for the not funny answers.

Silver182

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Sorry but I just don't see anything funny about government bureaucrats coming up with extreme rules! Our Model airfield is located within Chatfield State Park which is 15 miles away from the Pepsi Center.... 15 miles!

Today our club President was on the phone much of the day, and was able to obtaining a waiver of sorts for model opperation at our field located at Chatfield State Park!

"The Colorado state parks wants the Jefco Aeromodlers field at Chatfield to be open on August 25, 26, and 27, 2008 from 7 am to 2 pm. On august 28, 2008 the field will be open from 7 am to 4 pm. After the above hrs. of operation the Colorado state parks will close the field and will enforce the closure. The flying time is set and approved by the FAA".

Our fields normal flight time restrictions 7 days a week are as follows:
There shall be no model engines run BEFORE 7:00 A.M.

So as it shakes out we will only be grounded for a few hours each of the 4 days....
Thanks Art!