FAA Press Release
September 21, 2001
VFR Flight Training

Some Restrictions Lifted on VFR Flight Training

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration tonight lifted many of the restrictions placed on flight training operations conducted under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Flight training operations, along with many other elements of visual flight rules activity, have been grounded since September 11 in the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Flight training operations under visual rules may be conducted in single-and multi-engine, non-turbojet aircraft of less than 12,500 pounds'maximum gross takeoff weight. The training must take place outside enhanced Class B airspace. Training for piston-powered single- and twin-engine aircraft and helicopters may be conducted from airports within enhanced Class B airspace except in and around Boston and in the areas around Washington D.C. and New York City covered by temporary flight restrictions.

Sightseeing flights under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations also may resume, but must be conducted outside enhanced Class B airspace and the restricted airspace around Washington and New York.

The Notice to Airmen lifting the restrictions will be effective at 7 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time tomorrow.

Restrictions continue to apply to Part 91 VFR operations for banner towing, news reporting, traffic watch and airship/blimps.