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Old 13th Jun 2016, 22:54
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DaveW
 
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Alfred0, you may be being misled by the way in which automated representations of NOTAMs in e.g. RunwayHD and SkyDemon are forced to show the extent of the restrictions.

For example, the current NOTAM circle of around 70+nm around Bordeaux greatly overemphasises the actual extent of the lower altitude airspace actually affected; much of the TMA affected is at higher than typical GA altitudes but a simple circle drawn using the info in the NOTAM has to include it.. You have to also look at the (several) French AIP SUP documents called up in that NOTAM to see that in fact the affected areas are much less than the circular depiction implies. Also, not all of that airspace is active at the same time, or on all days.

This is not the fault of the Navigation program suppliers - it's down to a 'one size fits all' NOTAM from the French authorities.

The AIP SUP docs referenced in these NOTAMs can be found here.

Last edited by DaveW; 14th Jun 2016 at 09:40. Reason: Added a bit more context & clarity
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