Restricted Airspace Clearance

[auzzy]

Hi guys,

Something, shall we say is blocking my efforts at cross country planning. My flight plan takes me into restricted airspace. After consulting the enr section of the AIP and the notams, I know the operating hours and heights and I also know I can fly through it with prior permission. My airfield is in Class G so I will be receiving information/basic service.

My questions are: Is this permission received via phonecall or over comms and if so when do I switch to the frequency?

Do I tell the FISO I'm switching to ask for a clearance, does he tell me?

Is this like a MATZ penetration?

Thanks in advance!!