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Old August 7th 06, 01:13 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.military
Larry Dighera
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On Sun, 06 Aug 2006 16:59:21 -0600, Newps wrote
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Larry Dighera wrote:



If Mr. Rasimus' assertion, that the flight plan type for the military
is IFR is correct, and MTRs are created for military use, why are
there VFR MTRs? Presumably the military won't be operating VFR on VFR
MTRs.


The military often flies on an IFR flight plan and then takes
responsibility for its own separation from other military aircraft and
the ground. It's really nothing more than flight following. ATC just
waits for them to get done playing, get separated and then we take over.
However to say they are always IFR is ridiculous. Ya can't fly at 200
agl in yer B52 IFR.



Well, I thought it was an exaggeration if not ridiculous. But he may
know something I don't. :-)