Pilots: Fly Seabird Safe!
Direct flyovers or multiple passes over sensitive wildlife can harm both pilots and wildlife. Areas along the California coast require that you maintain a minimum of 1,000' AGL. These overflight restrictions are required by NOAA regulations and pertain to all aircraft, including both rotary-wing (RW) and fixed-wing (FW) aircraft.
Free Maps, Tips & Tools
- FREE Poster! Great for airports, flight clubs and schools!
- FREE Pilot Guide! Fits inside your California Guide to Airports (Blue Book)! This pilot guide is a great tool to have when flying along the California coast! Know NOAA flight recommendations and regulations before you fly.
- Invite the Seabird Protection Network to give a free presentation. Expert staff will present: 1) At your next club meeting; 2) As a guest lecturer at flight school; or 3) To Certified Flight Instructors about our program.
View (2.6 MB PDF) an example of the presentation.
Help protect California's coastal wildlife!
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Last Updated on:
Thu, May 10, 2012