"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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KHUA


Yeah, I'd say the restricted area is in close proximity. Adjacent to the
runway is certainly close proximity. But this is a military field and
according to my not-so-current information prior permission is required to
operate there. One would think if permission to operate there can be had
then permission to enter the restricted area could he had as well.


Prior permission is required to land, but not to make a low approach.
Civilian pilots not based there frequently fly the PAR approach under VFR.
We have a very active flying club there and none of our airplanes have
permission to enter the restricted areas when they are active. From what I
have observed, the only aircraft that can enter the active restricted areas
are those engaged in the activities going on in the areas.

In addition to the adjacent area to the west, there is another a mile or two
to the south.

Due to the nature of the activities in these restricted areas, it is not
unusual for them to be active during periods when an instrument approach is
necessary to get into the field. There are published hours, but in practice
they are not activated except when necessary.

Since there is no published miss for the PAR approach, I don't know if they
will allow it with active restricted areas or not. Need to ask them.