Special Use Airspace – I am stumped after all these years
Asked by: Strikeforce 5650 views Airspace
I have been teaching airspace for over 40 years as both a military and civilian instructor pilot and I am pretty comfortable discussing airspace and weather requirements with my students. However, the other afternoon one my students asked me a question that I am embarrassed to admit, have never considered.
My student asked me what the visibility and cloud clearance requirements were when operating VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA) and in a Restricted Area that is not operational, or a Restricted Area that is operational and the controlling agency has authorized you to enter.
Upon review of section 91.155 “Basic weather minimums” I note that the visibility and cloud clearance requirements specified in the regulation are only applicable to Class B, C, D, and E airspace. Both a Restricted Area and Military Operations Area are defined as Special Use Airspace in part 73.
After considerable thought and research I don’t have an answer, any help out there?
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