Hi Melo:> >Just FYI, on 9/11, all aircraft were grounded. The SFRA
> >never returned, but became the mini-route a few months
> >later.
>
> That's curious. We flew the route in April of 2003, and
> flew at 3,500 ft going southbound, and 4,500 ft on the
> return from Catalina. I was the pilot on the northbound
> flight so I'm sure of the altitude. If the SFRA was
> already changed to the mini-route, our flight instructor
> did not tell us about it.
Hmmm, that is curious. Here's the LTA that existed during that time period (issued June 4, 2002 and valid thru June 30, 2003):
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
LOS ANGELES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
245 WORLD WAY NORTH
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90045
ISSUED: June 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:
June 4, 2002
LOS ANGELES TOWER LETTER TO AIRMEN NO. 02-01
SUBJECT: LAX VFR "MINI-ROUTE" TRANSITION PROCEDURES
CANCELLATION: June 30, 2003
A two-directional transition for light VFR aircraft has been developed - the
"Mini Route." Fixed-wing, non-turbojet aircraft will transition via the
Santa Monica 128 radial at 2500 feet in direct communication with Los
Angeles Tower on 126.25. LAX must be in a west traffic configuration and
reporting a ceiling of at least 3000 feet and visibility of at least three
miles; Hawthorne and Santa Monica Airports must be VFR. Pilots should advise
Santa Monica, Hawthorne, or Torrance Tower that they are requesting the Mini
Route. Proceed to Loyola College (LMU) from the North or the TRW building
from the South at 2500 feet, remain clear of Bravo airspace, and contact Los
Angeles Tower on 126.25 for clearance.
This procedure is available daily from 0830 to 1230 local, weather
permitting. When staffing permits, the hours of operation will be
increased.
If you have questions regarding this procedure, please contact Frank
Sweeney, Support Manager, Los Angeles Tower, at (310) 342-4912.
/s/
Sherry Avery
Air Traffic Manager
Los Angeles Tower
AWP-530.5:Tellier:x6568:7/10/01:530docs\530.5\LTAs\LAXminiLTA02-01.doc:File:
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I don't know if the original TFR post 9/11 cancelling the SFRA is still available online (probably not), and I don't know if there were any LTA's rescinding the above LTA (I wouldn't think they ever rescinded it since the current LTA posted in my other message is nearly identical to the above).
Maybe a quick phone call to the Support Manager at LAX can clarify what your CFI was doing on that date.
Ben
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