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Type: Flight Schools & CFIs Notice Date: November 5, 2009 Notice Number: NOTC1997 Preventing Wrong Way Takeoffs This posting will be removed on September 30, 2010

The FAA Notice entitled: Increased Surveillance and Testing of Surface Movement Operations published on September 30, 2009, provides information placing increased significance during ground operations. This notice aims to help prevent wrong way takeoffs by identifying known contributing factors and by promoting pertinent operating procedures and training efforts.  Please read this Notice in is entirety at http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Notice/N%208900.92.pdf

Please focus on the two Appendices entitled: Factors Contributing to Wrong Way Takeoffs and Runway Incursion Prevention: Best Practices. They will assist you in developing specific operating procedures and training to reduce the risk of runway incursions related to wrong way takeoffs.  If you have any questions, contact the Boston FSDO during normal business hours at 781-274-7130 or email us at 7-aea-bos-fsdo@faa.gov.