TRSA and /X

Thanks. I was aware of the voluntary nature of TRSA's,
which is why I specified VFR and asked if participation was
encouraged/permitted, not required. Let me ask the same
question in a more practical setting.

If you were flying XC VFR /X and your direct route took you
through a TRSA would you make a call and try to participate,
descend to fly under/alter course to avoid, or just fly on
through?

"Bob Gardner" wrote:

AIM 3-5-6 says that participation by VFR pilots is voluntary...and for IFR
pilots, TRSA's don't even exist in Part 71.

Bob Gardner

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Is VFR participation by a non transponder equipped aircraft
encouraged/permitted in a TRSA?

Thanks.

wrote:
Thanks. I was aware of the voluntary nature of TRSA's,
which is why I specified VFR and asked if participation was
encouraged/permitted, not required. Let me ask the same
question in a more practical setting.

If you were flying XC VFR /X and your direct route took you
through a TRSA would you make a call and try to participate,
descend to fly under/alter course to avoid, or just fly on
through?

I'd vote for making a call and and trying to participate. Worst that can happen
is "unable VFR advisories". I don't think there's any right answer.

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If you were flying XC VFR /X and your direct route took you
through a TRSA would you make a call and try to participate,
descend to fly under/alter course to avoid, or just fly on
through?

If it were me, I would just punch up the TRSA frequency and
monitor it, keeping up a good visual lookout while flying on
through (and avoiding the Class D). Based on I was hearing on
the frequency I may or may not want to check in with them.

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Thanks. I was aware of the voluntary nature of TRSA's,
which is why I specified VFR and asked if participation was
encouraged/permitted, not required. Let me ask the same
question in a more practical setting.

If you were flying XC VFR /X and your direct route took you
through a TRSA would you make a call and try to participate,
descend to fly under/alter course to avoid, or just fly on
through?


I'd make a call and try to participate. ATC may or may not be able to
provide services, it all depends on whether they can see an adequate primary
radar target. I wouldn't alter my course or altitude in any case.

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Is VFR participation by a non transponder equipped aircraft
encouraged/permitted in a TRSA?


Yes, but it may not be possible.