FSI‐2: Federal Aviation Administration relay towers have impacts to helicopter
avionics systems.
Location:
Project Area
The FAA has proposed constructing relay towers in the flight corridor of AZARNG
helicopters. The proposed towers have an avionics impact radius that could impact
helicopter flight systems.
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
FSI‐2A: Develop maps that show where communication towers would impact
military operations.
Primary Party:
AZARNG
The AZARNG should develop maps that identify flight corridors and other locations
used by helicopters that would be impacted by the construction of new
communication towers. These maps should specify the type and location of towers
that generate frequency impacts and show the estimated impact area around the
towers. The data should be shared with local communities to help them assess
impacts from proposed towers.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Geographic Area:
All MCAs
FSI‐2B: Formalize coordination with the FAA. Primary Parties:
The AZARNG and FAA should formalize coordination procedures as a mechanism to
ensure the review of proposed communication towers and support the timely
mitigation of impacts.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
AZARNG
FAA
Geographic Area:
All MCAs
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Implementation Plan