Media Grounded: No-fly zone over Arkansas oil spill to censor news coverage?

[DeSwiss]

RussiaToday·Published on Apr 4, 2013

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has imposed an indefinite no-fly zone over an area in Arkansas recently affected by an oil spill. It's sparked concern that the Exxon Mobil oil company may be trying to keep the TV cameras away from the scene. RT's Marina Portnaya reports. READ MORE here http://on.rt.com/gt0j6d

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- And they now say ''FUCK YOU'' with impunity.........

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[Pilotguy]

1. This was addressed yesterday in several posts.

The flight restriction is from the surface to 1,000 feet only. You can take very nice pictures and video from 1,001 feet.

[DeSwiss]

2. And what if it's 1001 feet tomorrow? :-/ n/t

[ProgressiveProfessor]

4. The FAA site will be updated and the trail will be clear

ICAO procedure mean it cannot really be buried

[Pilotguy]

3. If it is changed to 1,001 feet tomorrow...

I will send you a check for $100.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

5. The cited material is pure bullshit

The existing floor is 500ft, the FAA raised it to 1000 ft as a safety buffer. It won't interfere with the media and will provide a bit more safety.