NBAA Update Archive
NBAA Update #02-32
Monday, August 12, 2002
COMPLACENCY IS NOT AN EFFECTIVE COUNTERMEASURE
Federal security officials remain concerned that foreign nationals will gain access to general
aviation aircraft and use that access to commit a terrorist act. The range of possible terrorist
scenarios is broad and not limited to suicide flights. Although no specific security threat
has been prioritized by Federal officials, Members are urged to actively and permanently revise
their security procedures and practices to at least comply with the Security Best Practices
identified by NBAA's Safety Committee (see next item). Also, the "Security Information
Advisory Reminder for GA Pilots" at www.nbaa.org/ops/security/TSA20020809Advisory.htm
includes security recommendations from the Transportation Security Administration. Please
note that any terrorist act committed using a general aviation aircraft likely would result
in undesirable and long-term restrictions on all general aviation activity in the United States.
www.nbaa.org/ops/security
SECURITY INFORMATION ONLINE
The following links provide NBAA Members with security guidelines and information for use
in revising their procedures and practices: (1) NBAA Best Practices for Business Aviation
Security at www.nbaa.org/ops/security/bestpractices.htm,
(2) Flight Department Security Check List (64 KB PDF file) at www.nbaa.org/ops/security/SecurityChecklist.pdf,
(3) NBAA Management Guide, Section 1.21: Security at www.nbaa.org/member/mgmtguide/01-02.htm#1.21,
and (4) FAA document titled "Airfield and Aircraft Security in the Wake of the Terrorist
Attacks" at www.nbaa.org/ops/security/airfield_aircraft_security.pdf.
For more information, review a recent NBAA Press Release about best practices for security
at:
www.nbaa.org/pr/2002/20020808-031.htm
NBAA2002 KICKS OFF JUST FOUR WEEKS FROM TOMORROW
Anyone professionally interested in the use of aircraft as an aid to the conduct of business
should attend the NBAA 55th Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando, Florida on September
10 to 12. This once-a-year event is the business aviation community's only must-attend annual
gathering and its most efficient information exchange, featuring the latest security information,
regulatory and political updates, important operational news, new product and service announcements,
industry and government experts, more than 70 Informational Sessions, nearly 1,000 Exhibitors,
more than 120 aircraft on Static Display, over 25,000 anticipated Attendees, and much more.
To learn more and register, visit:
www.nbaa.org/conventions/2002
NBAA2002 TO INCLUDE
SESSIONS ON SECURITY
In an effort to provide up-to-date security information, NBAA has scheduled multiple Security
Sessions at this year's Annual Meeting & Convention, including two titled "Federal
Security Requirements" and "Guidelines for Flight Department Security." The
Association's 55th Annual Meeting & Convention will be held September 10 to 12 in Orlando,
Florida. For more information about the Security Sessions, contact NBAA's Bob Blouin at rblouin@nbaa.org,
or visit:
www.nbaa.org/conventions/2002/attendees/programschedule.htm
ASSOCIATION TO HONOR SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENTS
AT CONVENTION
NBAA will recognize the recipients of its Flying Safety Awards during its Awards Banquet on
September 12 at the close of the NBAA 55th Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando, Florida.
The recipients include four companies -- 3M, American International Group, Inc., Ball Corporation
and Duke Energy Corp. -- that will receive the 50 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award, which
gives special recognition to NBAA Member Companies that have flown 50 years or more without
an accident.
www.nbaa.org/pr/2002/20020812-032.htm
NBAA COMMENTS ON
DRVSM NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
On August 8, NBAA submitted comments to the FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for
Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (DRVSM). NBAA reiterated its concern, expressed
a year ago to the FAA Administrator, that it will be difficult for the industry to have its
aircraft equipped and qualified by the projected implementation date of December 2004. The
FAA will be holding a DRVSM seminar on September 8 to 9, 2002, in Orlando, Florida in conjunction
with NBAA's 55th Annual Meeting & Convention. For more information, visit:
www.nbaa.org/conventions/2002/attendees/programschedule.htm
COMMENTS ON
12-5 SECURITY PROGRAM DUE BY NEXT MONDAY
Comments on the TSA's Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), which details the requirements
for the final rule titled "Security Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More,"
are due August 19. The TFSSP was made available for review and comment only for Part 121 and
135 operators with an operational need to know. If you are a Part 135 operator of aircraft
12,500 or more and are still waiting for your copy of the program, contact TSA's Lon Siro
at lon.siro@faa.gov and NBAA's Bob Blouin at rblouin@nbaa.org.
http://www.nbaa.org/ops/security/charter/TFSSP.htm
FAA APPROVES PART 135 OPERATIONS
FOR LARGE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
In an August 8 memo, James Ballough, director, FAA Flight Standards Service (AFS-1), confirmed
that large transport category aircraft, such as the Boeing Business Jet, may be operated under
Part 135, if their type certificates modifications have passenger seat configurations of 30
passengers or fewer and payload capacities of 7,500 pounds or less. The FAA will also initiate
rulemaking efforts to determine if additional safety and operations requirements should be
established for these large aircraft when operated under Part 91 or Part 135. For more information,
contact NBAA's Bob Blouin at rblouin@nbaa.org. Download
the August 8 FAA memo at:
www.nbaa.org/ops/rules/AFS-1_LargeTrasportAC.pdf
RVR DATA NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Business aircraft pilots now can obtain runway visual range (RVR) information over the Internet
at http://rvr.fly.faa.gov. Previously, the FAA had only
made Web-based RVR data available to selected air carriers. Users can view current and historical
RVR information from 48 airports. By knowing the distance a pilot is able to see down the
runway during an approach, aviators can make more informed decisions on whether to land at
an airport or seek an alternate when visibility is poor. For more information, contact NBAA's
Jeff Gilley at jgilley@nbaa.org.
EXTENDED DFW RUNWAY WILL BENEFIT ALL USERS
Although Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport's (DFW's) recently extended Runway 18L was
designed to serve wide-body airliners making nonstop flights to the Asia-Pacific, the 2,012-foot
extension effort also is expected to benefit other operators, including business aircraft.
Besides helping to reduce delays and increase overall capacity, the project included completion
of the Northwest Holding Apron, which allows aircraft to line up for departure away from congested
airfield intersections, thereby improving overall airport safety and efficiency. For more
information, contact NBAA's Jeff Gilley at jgilley@nbaa.org.
ERROR IN JEPPESEN CHART FOR AIRWAY OVER TEXAS
Jeppesen has released a graphic chart NOTAM depicting the realignment, effective August 8,
of jet route J-180 from Little Rock, AR (LIT) VOR, to the new Sawmill, LA (SWB) VOR, to Daisetta,
TX (DAS) VOR. The information about the new alignment of airway J-180 shown on the graphic
chart NOTAM supersedes the depiction of the jet route shown on US (HI) 5/6 and US (HI) 7/8
charts dated August 2. Users should file J-180 routing via LIT LIT184 SWB007 SWB SWB222 DAS038
DAS. For more information, download the graphic chart NOTAM at http://www.jeppesen.com/download/chart_notams/cnus_321.pdf
or contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.
AVOID TRAVEL DELAYS IN MICHIGAN AREA THIS WEEK
This weekend, both the Busch and Winston Cup NASCAR series will race at the Michigan International
Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. More than 350 aircraft are expected to descend upon Jackson County-Reynolds
Field (JXN), Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) and Lenawee County Airport (ADG) on Wednesday,
August 14 and Thursday, August 15. Most of the departures will take place on Sunday, August
18. For more information, visit the Race Team Aviation Association web site at www.rtaa.org
or NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
MICHIGAN GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL, SUPPORTS AIRPORT SAFETY & PROTECTION PLAN
On July 25, Michigan Governor John Engle signed Enrolled Senate Bill 1009, the fiscal year
2003 appropriations bill for capital outlay. This bill will provide landmark support for a
new Airport Safety and Protection (ASAP) Plan that will provide $1 billion over the next five
years for airport safety and security projects. This investment positions Michigan to meet
the challenges of new homeland security requirements at the state's critical airport facilities.
The ASAP Plan also provides for the issuance of bonds to help the state leverage $160 million
annually in Federal funds for statewide airport improvements. Combined with other state and
local funds, the fiscal year 2003 appropriation for airport capital improvements totals $229
million. For more information, contact NBAA's John Balsiger at jbalsiger@nbaa.org.
NEW YORK CITY HELICOPTER OPERATORS ASKED TO "FLY NEIGHBORLY"
Matt Zucarro, a member of both NBAA and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council, reports that
increasingly, New Yorkers are opting to fly to the Hamptons in Long Island via helicopter
rather than drive. As a result, residents in the vicinity of New York's Floral Park, Northport,
Huntington Station and Kings Park communities have complained about numerous and/or low-flying
helicopters over the area. While Zucarro is working with the FAA to relocate the helicopter
track route to a more community-compatible location, he recommends that helicopter operations
use alternative routing when possible, fly at the highest altitudes feasible, stay over water
as long as possible, and when over land, maintain an altitude of a minimum of 2,000 feet where
practicable. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
DES MOINES GENERAL AVIATION SECURITY BRIEFING ON AUGUST 29
On August 29, the Central Iowa Business Aviation Association and Des Moines International
Airport (DSM) will present the first annual Des Moines General Aviation Security Briefing.
The meeting will be held on the 2nd Floor of the DSM terminal building in the Cloud Room at
7:00 p.m. Briefing topics will include local security measures enforced at DSM, specifically
explaining temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in the State of Iowa as presented by the Des
Moines FSDO. For more information, contact NBAA's John Balsiger at jbalsiger@nbaa.org.
PA BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION PLANS OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Pennsylvania Business Aviation Association (PBAA) has elected Glenn Raup, Pennsylvania
DOT, as its interim president and Rich Johnson, Harrisburg Jet Center, as its treasurer. During
the latter part of October, PBAA will hold its first annual membership drive, which will feature
a guest speaker of special interest to all aviators and address several issues, including
security, ATC and airports. Details regarding the date and location will be released in the
near future. For more information, contact NBAA's Dean Saucier at dsaucier@nbaa.org.
NBAA STAFF AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT BRIEFINGS ABOUT GA DESK IN YOUR AREA
NBAA's General Aviation (GA) Desk at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)
provides Association Members with face-to-face representation to the FAA on matters pertaining
to the daily operation of the National Airspace System. Individual Members also may obtain
customized GA Desk service for an additional subscription fee. NBAA Staff members are available
to conduct public briefings in your area, on a selective basis, on this valuable Member service;
the most recent briefing was held in White Plains, NY on August 1. If you would like to arrange
a GA Desk briefing in your area, contact NBAA's Bob Lamond at rlamond@nbaa.org.
GA SECURITY AND DCA ACCESS BRIEFING TO BE HELD NEXT
MONDAY
NBAA will host a feedback session on general aviation (GA) security and a briefing about the
status of GA access to Reagan National Airport (DCA) next Monday, August 19 at the DCA Signature
Flight Support facility; a buffet lunch will be served. All Members are invited to attend
and share their input at this interactive event, at which NBAA President Jack Olcott will
discuss NBAA's best practices for business aircraft security, possible TFR access protocols,
and other topics. Following the update, there will be a closed security discussion for those
individuals responsible for company security. RSVP for this event by August 15 to NBAA's Marie
Wilkins at mwilkins@nbaa.org. For more information
about DCA, visit:
http://www.nbaa.org/airports/DCA
PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE: HOW SECURE IS
YOUR FLIGHT OPERATION?
Review NBAA President Jack Olcott's comments on business aviation security at:
www.nbaa.org/update/2002/pres0232.htm
