Strangely worded Florida TFR

[TangoWhiskey]

So, what's the deal with this (see TFR text in bold below)? Foreign-registered pilots and planes CAN fly through the area? That's what it makes it sound like. I don't recall seeing that specific exclusionary language in a TFR before:

Florida TFR: 08.11.05

NOTAM: 5/6897
Issued: 08/10/2005 15:40
Effective: 08/11/2005 11:20 - 08/11/2005 14:23
State: FL
Facility: ZMA - MIAMI (ARTCC), FL.
Type: SPACE FLIGHT
Description: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER OPERATIONS AREA.

FDC 5/6897 ZMA FL.. TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS KENNEDY SPACE CENTER OPERATIONS AREA. EFFECTIVE 0508111120 THRU 0508111423 PURSUANT TO SECTION 91.143 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS TITLE 14 (CFR 91.143), FLIGHT OPERATIONS CONDUCTED BY FAA CERTIFICATED PILOTS OR CONDUCTED IN AIRCRAFT OF U.S. REGISTRY ARE PROHIBITED AT ANY ALTITUDE FROM THE SURFACE TO UNLIMITED, WITHIN THE FOLLOWING AREA: BEGINNNG AT 285116N/0804219W TO 290730N/0803000W THENCE CLOCKWISE VIA A 30 NAUTICAL MILE ARC CENTERED AT 283703N/0803647W TO 281330N/0801600W TO 282501N/0803029W TO 282501N/0803759W TO 282501N/0804144W TO 283801N/0804701W TO 284911N/0805044W TO 285116N/0804714W TO 285116N/0804219W. ST PETERSBURG /PIE/ AFSS IS THE COORDINATING FLIGHT SERVICE STATION AND SHOULD BE CONTACTED FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF ANY AIRSPACE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LAUNCH. THIS AREA ENCOMPASSES R2932, R2933, R2934, AND PORTIONS OF W497A, W158A, AND W158C. ADDITIONAL WARNING AND RESTRICTED AREAS WILL BE ACTIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATIONS. PILOTS SHALL CONSULT ALL NOTAMS REGARDING THIS OPERATION.

 

[Richard]

Troy, maybe you have the lawyer gene. Generally, the more specific the language, the bigger the loophole. Gubmint aint nothing if they aint all about being specific when writing the laws. That you spotted the hole is the impetus for my comment about your mother....and father.

 

[poadeleted20]

Without looking at a Miami Sectional, I'm guessing that this area is out beyond the 3-mile limit where the US government can't tell anyone other than those otherwise subject to the FAR's (i.e., FAA-certificated pilots or people flying N-reg airplanes) what to do. They can prohibit those they can control from flying in it, but all they can do is warn others of the hazard. It's the same as the difference between an R-area and a W-area.

 

[fgcason]

TFR and nationality aside, I'm pretty sure I don't want to be in the airspace immediately adjacent and downrange of a supersonic bomb. But that's just me.

Side note: That's in the launch window (1150-1335 GMT) for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

SCRUB. :-(

They're going to try again tomorrow 1143-1343 GMT so fly accordingly.