TFR over Phoenix, AMA Notification

[F22trainer]

I already knew of this as I have some scheduled flight operations in the Phoenix area. Kinda sucks as tomorrow is my day off and had hoped to do some flying.
Thanks.

Three VIP NOTAM/TFRs issued for Phoenix, AZ -- October 18 - 20, 2018

You are receiving this email because of your affiliation with the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Thursday, October 18, 2018 Three FAA NOTAM/TFRs have been issued for Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding areas for Thursday, October 18 from 9:00 pm MST through Saturday, October 20 at 9:30 am MST. The TFR is issued for security purposes to cover VIP movement in this area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within a 30 nm radius for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Three VIP NOTAM/TFRs issued for Phoenix, AZ -- October 18 - 20, 2018 See the links to the TFRs below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions: TFR 8/4340: View Map of the Affected Area Area A Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 258 degree radial at 1.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º25'58"N, Longitude: 112º00'24"W) Radius: 30 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 19, 2018 at 0400 UTC (October 18, 2018 at 2100 MST) To October 19, 2018 at 0515 UTC (October 18, 2018 at 2215 MST) Area B Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 258 degree radial at 1.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º25'58"N, Longitude: 112º00'24"W) Radius: 10 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 19, 2018 at 0400 UTC (October 18, 2018 at 2100 MST) To October 19, 2018 at 0515 UTC (October 18, 2018 at 2215 MST) TFR - 8/4340 TFR 8/4335: View Map of the Affected Area Area A Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 359 degree radial at 11.7 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º37'32"N, Longitude: 111º55'32"W) Radius: 30 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 19, 2018 at 0445 UTC (October 18, 2018 at 2145 MST) To October 19, 2018 at 2345 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1645 MST) Area B Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 359 degree radial at 11.7 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º37'32"N, Longitude: 111º55'32"W) Radius: 10 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 19, 2018 at 0445 UTC (October 18, 2018 at 2145 MST) To October 19, 2018 at 2345 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1645 MST) Area C Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 275 degree radial at 21.6 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º32'06"N, Longitude: 112º22'59"W) Radius: 30 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 19, 2018 at 2300 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1600 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 0115 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1815 MST) Area D Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 275 degree radial at 21.6 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º32'06"N, Longitude: 112º22'59"W) Radius: 10 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 19, 2018 at 2300 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1600 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 0115 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1815 MST) Area E Airspace Definition: Center: On the WILLIE VORTAC (IWA) 310 degree radial at 0.3 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º18'28"N, Longitude: 111º39'20"W) Radius: 30 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 20, 2018 at 0045 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1745 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 0315 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 2015 MST) Area F Airspace Definition: Center: On the WILLIE VORTAC (IWA) 310 degree radial at 0.3 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º18'28"N, Longitude: 111º39'20"W) Radius: 10 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 20, 2018 at 0045 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1745 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 0315 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 2015 MST) Area G Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 359 degree radial at 11.7 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º37'32"N, Longitude: 111º55'32"W) Radius: 30 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 20, 2018 at 0230 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1930 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 1600 UTC (October 20, 2018 at 0900 MST) Area H Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 359 degree radial at 11.7 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º37'32"N, Longitude: 111º55'32"W) Radius: 10 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 20, 2018 at 0230 UTC (October 19, 2018 at 1930 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 1600 UTC (October 20, 2018 at 0900 MST) TFR - 8/4335 TFR 8/6252: View Map of the Affected Area Area A Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 258 degree radial at 1.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º25'58"N, Longitude: 112º00'24"W) Radius: 30 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 20, 2018 at 1530 UTC (October 20, 2018 at 0830 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 1630 UTC (October 20, 2018 at 0930 MST) Area B Airspace Definition: Center: On the PHOENIX VORTAC (PXR) 258 degree radial at 1.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 33º25'58"N, Longitude: 112º00'24"W) Radius: 10 nautical miles Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From October 20, 2018 at 1530 UTC (October 20, 2018 at 0830 MST) To October 20, 2018 at 1630 UTC (October 20, 2018 at 0930 MST) TFR - 8/6252 Check here to ensure your UAS operations are not within this VIP NOTAM/TFR. Thanks, Government Affairs Team In a security zone (Temporary Flight Restriction – TFR) those monitoring the airspace must be able to tell friend from foe and in the case of unmanned aircraft there currently is no definitive way of making this distinction. It is also necessary to clear the security zone as much as possible to allow intercept forces to transit safely through the airspace. As such, the current procedure is to ground all nonessential air operations within the TFR. This includes unmanned aircraft, radio control model aircraft and all other aero sport activity. AMA is currently working with FAA's Special Operations Security division along with the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the other sport aviation groups in an effort to obtain relief for our members and the aero sport community in general. In this effort, AMA achieved a small victory by gaining clarification regarding the intent of the restrictions. Previously the NOTAMs spoke to prohibiting "model aircraft" operations within the TFR. This left unclear whether this included control line and free flight activities. AMA sought clarification from the FAA Special Operations Security Center (SOSC) and was able to get this issue resolved. The language in TFRs now refers to "radio control model aircraft", a small concession but a step in the right direction. AMA has also been successful in obtaining waivers for MA activities when short notice TFRs conflict with high-profile events. Unfortunately, when it comes to the federal government and national security the wheels turn very slowly. AMA suspects it may be some time before we see any significant relief, and we may not see any real change until there is a change for the better in the global political environment. This email was sent by: Academy of Model Aeronautics 5161 E. Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302 USA

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[F22trainer]

Now that I think about it, guess this is an RC Non-Event:Confused: