"Larry Richardson" wrote in message
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The Direct path takes me across a couple of Restricted Airspace. Should I
plan to avoid or file direct and let ATC handle it with the clearance ?


A lot of people do the latter. I prefer to avoid if I can reasonably do so
and avoid the vectors. Usually filing airways through that area will keep
you clear, or direct to a nearby VOR and then direct to your destination.

Several times I have filed an avoidance route, then received an amended
clearance enroute, direct to destination.

First, check the SUA altitude limits, you may can fly over or under it.
Also, some are activated by NOTAM and you can determine the need to avoid by
checking NOTAMs.

Stan