Los Angeles / Santa Barbara Low Flying Violations
There has been a significant number of minimum safe altitude violations in the Southern California area especially in the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara areas. Specific areas include Point Dume, Simi Valley, and coastal communities. Many of these flights are occurring during dual instruction flights using different practice areas. It is imperative that all pilots review and maintain the required minimum safe altitudes per 14 CFR 91.119. Flight Instructors providing dual instruction must maintain situational awareness as to their altitude, especially during low-level flight maneuvers. It is asked that Flight Instructors not utilize the same flight routes and practice areas multiple times daily or
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Santa Barbara County
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Santa Barbara County OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Santa Barbara County, and the Cities of Santa Barbara, Solvang, Buellton, and Carpinteria, California. The maps identify revised flood hazards along multiple flooding sources. The new maps will help building officials, contractors and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities. Before the revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from September 19 to December 18, 2024. During that time, residents or businesses with supporting