Flyboyz Film Festival

[Michele 1]

From Perris Valley Skydiving Webpage:
This is obviously a difficult time for all of us. While we would like
to be back up in the air today, we are being told by government
officials that they would prefer that we not fly today. Obviously
we will comply with those wishes. For those of you that are headed
to Perris for the Flyboyz Freefly Film Festival, we intend to be
back in the air as soon as proper approval is given. This could be
Thursday, or it could be later. Whenever it is, we will use these
web pages to keep you updated about our operational status. We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Once again, our main concern is for the events of yesterday and
how we can best support our government and those directly
affected by this horrible series of events. Our hearts and prayers
go out to those individuals and families directly impacted by these
events. We also acknowledge the horrendous impact on all of our
lives and our way of life in the United States. We urge all of you
to join us in supporting our President, our government and our relief
organizations as they attempt to rescue those trapped in the
rubble, to provide aid for those that have been rescued and to
provide comfort to those families that still await word of their
loved ones.
"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky".
~e e cummings~

[Michele 1]

UPDATE:
From Perris VAlley Skydiving Page:
"Here's what we know so far regarding skydiving operations and
FAA/DOT clearance for VFR operations. On Friday, Sept 14th,
the Department of Transportation released this statement,
"Secretary Mineta (Sec of Dept of Trans) said he is hopeful that
the remaining general aviation flights, those operating under Visual
Flight Rules, can resume flying later this weekend." The FAA and
our own local Flight Services Office have NOT released aircraft for
VFR operations (Visual Flight Rules, the standard operating mode
for skydiving aircraft). What the FAA has done is to release
aircraft for IFR operations (Instrument Flight Rules). This means
filing a flight plan with the FAA prior to takeoff and then continuing
with that flight plan until arriving at the destination airport.
Several skydiving operations (4 that we know of) asked for and
received clearance for IFR operation. Within one or two flights
they were then contacted by the FAA and told to cease IFR
operation. We had also applied for IFR clearance through our local
air traffic control centers (March ARB and SoCal), but that was not
granted to us. Therefore, as far as we can determine, no
skydiving operation is being allowed in the country right now. Also,
the FAA and DOT have not given out ANY timetable for restoring
VFR operations. In a news release last night (9/15/01 - 5:04 PM
ET) the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) released
this statement, "In a special meeting on Saturday with senior FAA
Air Traffic representatives and DOD officials, AOPA’s staff
discussed plans for reopening airspace to VFR traffic to the
National Airspace System. Although the timing is uncertain for the
return of VFR operations, the FAA is bringing the system back
incrementally. AOPA is working towards a resumption that will
provide access for the maximum number of aircraft, recognizing the
overriding concerns for national security." What all of this means
is that we still can't skydive and that we still don't know when we
will be allowed to skydive. Once again we have both pilots and
ground crews standing by, ready to fly as soon as we get the
word. We are checking all available information sources hourly and
are posting any changes here as we get them. Please note that the
time at the top of this page is being changed every time we check
our sources so that you know we are keeping it up-to-date. Also,
please use the "Refresh" button on your web browser to insure that
you are getting our most current updates. Due to the way some
web browsers operate, you may need to do that to see current
information.
The Flyboyz wanted me to thank everyone for their support during
the last few days. In spite of our lack of skydiving many people
traveled great distances to show their support and to party with
their friends. Fritz and Eli appreciate that. The Boyz intend to
reschedule their Film Festival and we will post that information here
as soon as we get it and it will also be posted on www.Flyboyz.com.
Please continue to join us in support of those that lost loved ones in
this tragic event, those that are desperately trying to rescue any
survivors, and our government as it attempts to formulate a
response to the bombings of Tuesday."
Ciels-
Michele
"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky".
~e e cummings~