On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 14:16:52 -0400, Roy Smith wrote:

I'm going to Baltimore in a couple of weeks and figure I'll fly into Martin
State (KMTN). The approaches to 33
(http://204.108.4.16/d-tpp/0505/05222I33.PDF, for example) say, "Clearance
through R-4001A/B must be obtained before using this approach." What does
that mean to me as a pilot? Do I need to hear "cleared into R-4001,
cleared ILS-33 approach"? That's the obvious interpretation of the note,
but it seems rather silly.

If the guy just says (as I expect him to), "cleared ILS-33", shouldn't I
assume that I'm cleared into R-4001? as well? What's the point of the note
on the plate at all?

There's something strange on the plan view too. Using the SWANN IAF, I fly
360 heading to intercept the localizer, maintain 2000 until CINDI. That's
simple enough, but what are the hash marks on the bold course line supposed
to mean?

The hash marks symbolize that the course penetrates special use airspace
per the NACO manual.

I don't know how the process works with regard to getting clearance through
it, though.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)