Air Force pilots, commanders, and air controllers representing Continental US NORAD regions met at a major general aviation fly-in at Lakeland, Fla., to discuss ramifications of post-9/11 changes to air defense identification zones and temporary flight restrictions. NORAD is trying to institute more effective and efficient ADIZs and TFRs for both pilots and those monitoring them, according to Col. Randy Morris, the air component coordination element director for homeland security. He added, “As a general aviation pilot, I recognize the importance to strive for a proper balance of need and necessity in these critical areas.”
The U.S. began extensive air and artillery strikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria on Dec. 19 in retaliation for the killing of three Americans on Dec. 13 by a gunman affiliated with ISIS, U.S. officials said.
