2024-10-04 20:38:25
There are hundreds of firsthand reports on X of rescue flights being blocked. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(42-0-52) Author
2024-10-04 20:53:07
Elon Musk is not a source of factual information, don’t be ridiculous, and FEMA’s response has been widely praised by all officials, even the most conservative MAGA types. Questions? Here is the FEMA website: [Link] Trump took money from FEMA, not immigrants: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(24-1-84) Author
2024-10-04 21:26:43
While the airspace isn't closed, area airports are. The post the Secretary is replying to says the the "FAA is throttling flights," requiring 1 hour notice with mission info to grant a PPR (prior permission required) for every flight. This is true. See, e.g., NOTAM 10/016: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(33-1-30) Author
2024-10-04 21:29:05
Pete Buttigieg’s claim that "No one is shutting down the airspace and FAA doesn’t block legitimate rescue and recovery flights" is misleading. Just two days ago, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) announced a significant restriction on its airspace. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(49-0-38) Author
2024-10-04 21:37:42
NNN. OP state airspace isn't blocked for legitimate rescue and recovery. Rogue operations can endanger multiple personnel and hamper rescue efforts. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(26-1-31) Author
2024-10-04 21:38:46
Secretary Buttigieg's claim that "no one is shutting down the airspace," is refuted by The U.S. Dept of Transportation's official account, featuring a clip of Pete Buttigieg himself asking people not to fly their drones in the area due to "Temporary Flight Restrictions." [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(57-0-44) Author
2024-10-04 23:31:59
The pilot instructions say the airport for the area is closed to non-gov rescue efforts. See NOTAM #: 10/016 (KAVL-A0797/24 on FAA website [Link] . Closing the airport blocks civilian efforts. This is limiting response to the disaster. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(62-0-37) Author
2024-10-05 00:06:52
Airports being closed or requiring advanced notice to land does not equal airspace being closed. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(16-2-16) Author
2024-10-05 03:10:51
Airspace is restricted to those who coordinate with federal authorities. Buttigieg even clarified on Elon Musk’s post. (Post embedded in story) [Link] This is largely to avoid midair crashes. Over two dozen near mid air collisions occurred in one day. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(27-0-21) Author