"Stan Prevost" wrote in message
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Do you receive these restrictions after reporting VFR-on-top?


Sometimes yes, sometimes no.


Are you operating in airspace where ATC provides separation to VFR
aircraft?


Not to my knowledge. Not in Class B airspace nor Class C airspace.


Is Special Use Airspace a factor?


My flight path is always clear of SUA.


Then there is no reason for the altitude restrictions.



Well, when I have received the OTP
restrictions, anyway. I always file a route that is clear of SUA, but
sometimes I get recleared enroute for direct destination (without request)
which puts me through SUA, and sometimes I get vectored around the SUA
when I get to it. Arghhh..


I stay out of the cockpit when I'm controlling and when I'm flying I expect
the controller to stay out of my cockpit. As a controller I'll move an
airplane for traffic, for SUA, or to comply with a LOA. That's it. If I
see you're /G but have filed a bunch of VORs or airways I'll offer a
shortcut, but I won't just issue one of my own volition. If you want to pay
for GPS and still navigate by VOR that's your business.