G'day,
A quick air law interpretation questions for all the gurus out there...
I am trying to get a clear answer (and reference) as far as operating at the upper vertical limit of active Restrictive Airspace.
Question:
Let assume your VFR and which the plan with an Altitude as low as possible direct through Restrictive Airspace (which is active between SFC-2500). The above airspace is G airspace (i.e. clearance not req).
Can I fly through this restricted airspace at 2500ft?
What about 2499ft?
What about 2501ft?
The point I am trying to make is what is the lowest altitude, and are there any buffers to consider?
I have searched this topic and referenced the Jepps, all that I have been able to find so-far is the following Jepp Reference ATC-204 4.2.4:
The promulgated vertical limits of prohibited and restricted areas include all the buffers necessary for the protection of aicraft operating outside these areas. Therefore, the promulgated levels may be used by aicraft avoiding the areas, except where the vertical limit abuts controlled airspace, in which case, a clearance is required
My take is that you can transit AT+ABOVE 2500ft, NOT BELOW (i.e. not at 2499ft!) As long as the above airspace does not require clearance ie. controlled or additional restricted airspace.
Thoughts and applicable references? Cheers