FAA Suspends Visual Separation In Class B/C for Helicopters Crossing Departures/Arrivals

[Minuteman]

Phrased using lawyer-talk, a change to JO 7110.65, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, will practically require the use of radar for traffic separation.

"EXCEPT FOR HELICOPTER OR POWERED-LIFT AIRCRAFT CROSSING THE FLIGHT PATH OF ARRIVING OR DEPARTING AIRCRAFT WITHIN CLASS B, CLASS C, OR TRSA AIRSPACE, VISUAL SEPARATION MAY BE APPLIED BETWEEN AIRCRAFT"

This doesn't seem controversial or heavy-handed, but might reduce efficiency/capacity in exchange. Any idea what this means for Van Nuys? What are the places where helicopters frequently cross traffic corridors?

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-federal-aviation-administration-announce-new

 

[ahw01]

Damn Whirlybirds


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3puV-OsWR8

 

[CFI A&P]

Any idea what this means for Van Nuys? What are the places where helicopters frequently cross traffic corridors?

Without clicking the link, do they specifically mention VNY? As is it D but under BUR’s C.

 

[Wardogg]

Damn Whirlybirds


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3puV-OsWR8

Excuse me, is that an Uzi?

You know, that would make a great TV commercial? 'Excuse me, is that an Uzi?' 'Why, yes it is. Hey, self-defense is no laughing matter! That why when I want number one I pack an Uzi... accept no substitutes.'

 

[NovemberEcho]

Without clicking the link, do they specifically mention VNY? As is it D but under BUR’s C.

It only effects B, C and TRSA