On Apr 20, 10:57 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
If a restricted area is inactive, do I still need a clearance into it?

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Part 73 (I think) of the regulations says something like: you need
permission during the designated hours of use (these are published in
advanced on charts, or by NOTAM). The regulations do not, however,
seem to say anything about what to do outside those times. The usual
interpretation of FARs is that if something is not explicitly
prohibited, then it is legal. Therefore, you could conclude that
clearance is not needed, but I wouldn't count on it here. As a
practical matter, on those very rare occasions when I need to transit
R-space, I call the controlling agency listed on the chart.