Understanding Temporary Flight Restrictions and NOTAMs

Temporary Flight Restrictions and NOTAMS As seen in the January 2017 issue of Model Aviation. This video originally appeared in the December 2016 edition of AMA's webcast: AMA Air. Find more episodes at http://air.modelaircraft.org. By now, most readers have heard the term TFR, and perhaps even been affected by one. A Temporary Flight Restriction is a type of NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the FAA that defines an area with restricted air travel because of a hazardous condition, a special event, or a general warning for the entire airspace. In the past, TFRs were…