Talk:No-fly zone

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The article referenced does not contain all of the information in the Wikipedia article. Although I believe what the Wikipedia article has to say, I am forced to assume that much of the article is original research and unverifiable, which is prohibited:

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I respectfully disagree. If you go take a look at the referenced article again, you'll see the following text (it is in a box inside the article):

The Federal Aviation Administration designates six areas in the United States as prohibited flight zones that pilots must avoid:

*Capital zone in Washington that covers the White House, Capitol and Naval Observatory.

*President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Tex.

*The Bush family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine.

*The presidential retreat at Camp David in Maryland.

*Pantex nuclear assembly plant in Amarillo, Tex.

*The area around George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, Va., to prevent vibrations from engine noise from rattling the historic home.

I can search for further references if required. Lbbzman 19:55, 27 February 2006 (UTC)

My mistake Lbbzman. I didn't see it in the box when I read the article. Sorry about that. -snpoj

Not a problem. Thanks for putting it back. Cheers, Lbbzman 03:57, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

Battlefield 1942 reference

Again, I don't doubt the truth of the statement that there is a map called "No-fly Zone" but there is no reference and it is arguably too obscure of a fact. -snpoj

Removal of question at end of Iraq paragraph.

I removed the following question from the end of the paragraph on the Iraq No-Fly Zone, "Does this case represent a victory for the Realist or Solidarist perspectives on Humanitarian Intervention?" It seems strangely out of context and makes me wonder if this text was lifted (rightfully or not) from a textbook. Any thoughts? - editoro

I agree with the removal. -Snpoj 05:00, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

Purpose?

This article needs to include the purpose of a no-fly zone. I am not well-versed in the subject. Anyone? KevinPuj 15:39, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree. I looked up this article to figure out why there were NFZs in Iraq during the 90s, but this article doesn't explain what the purpose is, only that a no fly zone is a zone where no flying is to be done, which is pretty obvious (though that was apparently not really the case in Iraq, see Operation Provide Comfort). So, if anyone could explain, that'd be great, thank you! 95.209.37.215 (talk) 22:41, 16 June 2009 (UTC) (fixed the link) 95.209.37.215 (talk) 23:01, 16 June 2009 (UTC)

I would also like to see a sentence which indicates the punishment for failure to comply with an NFZ-- for example, something like "...no planes are allowed to fly *under penalty of military action*..." etc. It seems a basic part of the definition, that it's not just that someone *says* it's a NFZ, but they back that up somehow. I don't know how it works, which is why I came here to begin with, or I would add it myself. 65.111.99.192 (talk) 07:15, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

Boundary Waters -- Reason?

I'm not disputing that this is a "no-fly zone", but I'm curious for the reason. Most of the other listed areas within the US have obvious strategic value, or are otherwise explained (as in the case of the museum.)

Is this area a no-fly zone for preserving the "wilderness experience", or is there some other reason? (Either way, I feel it should be mentioned in the article.)

--WanderingHermit 21:07, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

I haven't seen an official reason stated, but I assume it's because of the "wilderness experience". Of course, you know what happens when you assume... --Gridlock Joe 21:24, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

Please add/edit to include info

Please refer to http://www.cnn.com/2003/TRAVEL/03/18/airspace.restrictions/ and edit information accordingly... 202.163.253.91 07:07, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Film

Isn't there a film called No Fly Zone? Daniel Christensen (talk) 17:16, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

US Section - Prohibited Areas and TFRs

That looks a bit out of place in this article. Prohibited, restricted, and danger areas (and TFR, also known as Temporarily Restricted Areas elsewhere) are regular features of the airspace of every ICAO member country, and fundamentally different from a military no-fly zone which appears to be the subject of this article.

I suggest that part should go, least one starts listing the Prohibited Areas appearing in every country's AIP. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.27.130.200 (talk) 01:47, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

Explain how a no fly zone works?

Could I request that someone who knows more about this topic than me explain how a no fly zone works? It would be great to see a new section at the top, or in the introduction explaining things like,

• how is a no fly zone enforced? Do planes get shot down by the military?
• is there a provision in international law governing no fly zones? Are there any cases in courts about it?
• what is the distinction between military and civilian no fly zones?
• what are the aims of a no fly zone (particularly military)?
• have no fly zones been effective historically in achieving their aims?

Cheers, Wikidea 10:26, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

glad to see i'm not the only one coming to this article with basically the same questions. a civilian restriction i more or less grasp (e.g., u.s. restricts all aircraft over/near Camp David). but the one being considered for libya has yet to be well illustrated in the media. they don't make clear how external forces (i.e., international community) can invoke a restriction/take control over a country's airspace.--96.232.126.111 (talk) 19:17, 28 February 2011 (UTC)