And maybe this week-end I can get back up!

from [link|http://www.aopa.org|http://www.aopa.org]

9/14/01 4:16:04 PM \ufffd The Department of Transportation has reopened the nation's airspace to IFR general aviation operations. VFR operations may be permitted later this weekend. The official notam from FAA will be issued shortly and will be posted here when available. AOPA has learned that there will be some restrictions to the IFR operations. ALL IFR flight plans must be from airport to airport. ATC will NOT accept "pop-ups" or air files. The pilot must call ATC on the ground before takeoff. No airborne cancellations will be permitted. Cancellations must be made on the ground, with an ATC facility. Pilots must check carefully for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs \ufffd listed as FDC notams).

AOPA President Phil Boyer thanked the Secretary of Transportation for the open dialogue with the association that resulted in the following announcement and was particularly pleased that Mr. Mineta recognizes the importance of the next phase, VFR flight.