Can I fly in a RESTRICTED AREA? (and other SUA) Private Pilot Ground Lesson 21

[@superstitionmushrooms]

I have my mock exam with the chief flight instructor on Wednesday and if all goes well I will get my checkride date. I can't even begin to express how grateful I am that you have created all of this content for FREE. I've watched many of your videos several times and learned more here than I did in ground school. Thank you for everything and I wish you nothing but continued success in life. You deserve it.

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes!

[@Malik.R74]

0:24 special use airspace -hazardous actives 0:31 6 types -prohibited -restricted -warning -military operations -alert -controlled firing 0:41 prohibited areas -prohibited to aircraft because of security and national welfare -labeled as “P-##” -to find more information, the back of your VFR sectional can have info (alt,frequencies,time, agency) 1:58 restricted areas -can be very hazardous if not participating -artillery firing, gunnery or guided missles -need clearance to enter or area is not active -labeled as “R-##” 3:59 warning areas -same activity as restricted -government doesn’t have jurisdiction -usually 3nm or more from coast 4:48 MOAs -hashed magenta lines -less hazardous than warning and restricted -high speed maneuvers -ifr traffic is routed around these -can enter without permission but exercise extreme caution 6:05 alert areas -like moas in terms of aerial activity -magenta hashed magenta lines -“a-##” -can fly into without permission 6:46 controlled firing -activated that if not conducted in a controlled environment they can be hazardous -not charted -they are responsible to stop firing when they see aircrafts nearby

[@andyduong2597]

These videos have been an excellent supplement to my textbook readings. In fact, there are some videos in which I think you explained it much better than the textbook. Thanks for creating this series!

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@nikhayes3396]

Great information, good format, good production quality, shouldn’t be long and this channel should grow like crazy. Great job!

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thank you so much Nik! I appreciate that!

[@fredmartin3919]

I think it's my favorite video of the series so far, I giggled quite a bit. Amazing information to know, I will enjoy not getting exploded by a stray missile cause I thought the scenery was pretty.

[@FreePilotTraining]

😂 I thought that was a nice touch. Thanks for watching!

[@amaraabrina4099]

you are so good in explaining!!! more videos please!

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thank you! I’m working on more right now!

[@amaraabrina4099]

@@FreePilotTraining Thank you so much!! I am a flight instructor here in the Philippines and it is because of your videos I can understand and teach challenging concepts to my students! Thank you so much!

[@raccoonair]

Important topic and I think you covered them all; very well done, thanks.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Yes it is! Thank you! That was my goal to be as complete as possible!

[@richardromero8049]

This will def go in my saved videos

[@FreePilotTraining]

Awesome

[@Dana_Bellamy]

Great content. Super clear and helpful!

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thanks Dana

[@mikeryan6277]

That was well explained.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thank you!

[@TheClearwall]

Good ol P-47. Pantex plant. It's where they disarm nuclear weapons so...makes sense why they wouldnt want you flying there.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Ah, Nice! I knew they did something with nukes, but I wasn’t sure what exactly they did.

[@arwood111]

Thank you

[@maoluliu7537]

Really useful videos you got !!! Thank you so much !

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jakew9887]

Great presentation. Thanks

[@FreePilotTraining]

No problem!

[@ele4853]

MOAs question: who to contact to ask if we can get in? contact the controller on the frequency printed on the chart? can I call some miles away flying towards it? Pragmatic question here. THanks in advance.

[@FreePilotTraining]

They are going to be controlled by center or approach. Whoever owns the airspace. Military pilots will call approach or center and tell them they are established in a certain section of the MOA and the controller will vector IFR traffic around those segments. VFR traffic is permitted to go right through, but if the MOA is active, that might not be the smartest thing to do. If you look at the chart, there is typically a sliver of airspace right between the upper and lower level MOAs so pilots can transit without interfering with military training operations

[@ele4853]

@@FreePilotTraining Thank you so much!

[@zoozolplexOne]

thanks for sharing

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome!

[@coqueto45]

Question... if I reach out to atc to find out about going through a cluster of restricted areas, do I need to specify all of the zones by number or simply ask if any of the restricted areas near "R-123" or "any on my route (if flight following enabled) are active?

[@FreePilotTraining]

They should be able to help you out with a cluster if you’re on ADSB and a transponder. Just keep in mind, that’s technically not their job, so be nice when you ask for the help

[@fasstford5272]

Thanks!

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome!

[@AirJoe]

I have a friend who thought she flew into p-40, the Camp David airspace. Luckily it was just a skydiver danger zone. She was still getting used to her new flight computer 😂

[@FreePilotTraining]

😂 that would be exciting

[@samcacnio4985]

I use the MCPRAWN to remember all of em 😊

[@FreePilotTraining]

That’s cool. I haven’t heard that one

[@samcacnio4985]

@@FreePilotTraining M - MOA C - Controlled Firing Area P - Prohibited R - Restricted A - Alert W - Warning N - National Security Btw, thanks for all your videos man! I’m currently studying for my upcoming PPL Checkride and I prefer videos rather than reading lol. Your videos are amazing!

[@hidupbahagia7578]

How to find these area maps around the world? If I cross diffent countries

[@FreePilotTraining]

I actually need to know the answer to that as well.

[@The_real_Dr_mysterious]

Grum lake

[@bryangettel4060]

Did my PP-ASEL years ago, the whole time in an MOA, but uncontrolled space otherwise. I find it interesting that new pilots who learned in tower controlled space are a little anxious about the lack of control at little places. On the other hand, for me the communication load in controlled space was a bit scary - frightened to sound like an idiot, remember the transponder code you have never changed, please don’t do a 65 mph pattern. Oh… what’s a pattern? Vector your ass as told.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Lol. It’s crazy how comfortable we can get in different areas if we never get out of our comfort zone