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