VFR on top question

In a previous article, said:
Scenario 2.....

Throw in an active MOA to the above. I would assume that I would get
vectors or an amended clearance around the active MOA even though I am "VFR
on top". Would this be a correct assumption?

VFR is not prohibited in active MOAs, just discouraged. I would suspect
that they'd let you blunder on through in that situation.


--
Paul Tomblin http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we
are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and
servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." -- Teddy Roosevelt

"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
...

VFR is not prohibited in active MOAs, just discouraged. I would suspect
that they'd let you blunder on through in that situation.


VFR-On-Top is an IFR operation.


FAA Order 7110.65R Air Traffic Control

Chapter 9. Special Flights

Section 3. Special Use and ATC Assigned Airspace

9-3-3. VFR-ON-TOP

If the aircraft's route, track, or altitude may cause it to enter an active
Prohibited/Restricted/Warning Area, MOA, or ATCAA:

a. Inform the pilot to conduct flight "VFR-on-top" at least 500 feet above
the upper limit or lower limit of the airspace (subject to para 7-3-1,
VFR-on-top); or

PHRASEOLOGY-
MAINTAIN VFR-ON-TOP AT LEAST 500 FEET ABOVE/BELOW (upper/lower limit of
airspace) ACROSS (name or number of airspace) BETWEEN (fix) AND (fix);

and if the airspace is an ATCAA,

(name of ATCAA) IS ATC ASSIGNED AIRSPACE.

REFERENCE-
FAAO 7110.65, Class A Airspace Restrictions, Para 7-1-1.

b. Clear the aircraft via a routing which provides approved separation from
the airspace.

c. Exception: Some Prohibited/Restricted Areas are established for security
reasons or to contain hazardous activities not involving aircraft
operations. The addition of 500 (or 1,000) feet to the upper/lower limit of
these Prohibited/Restricted Areas is not required if the areas have been
identified by facility management.

REFERENCE-
FAAO 7210.3, Prohibited/Restricted Areas, Para 2-1-17.