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GumpMTB t1_j7rs10c wrote

Reply to comment by Papa-Delta in What's going on with the F35s?! by WheezeThaJuice

Yep, looks like the VR 1800 military training route goes right over Fletcher.
For those that want a little more information:

Skyvector shows a map of the airspace around us.

The FAA Aeronautical Information Publication describes MTRs and some other military airspace.

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WheezeThaJuice OP t1_j7w35he wrote

Well shit. I had no idea that flight path went right over us. But just checked the map and sure enough. That explains it all. Thanks!

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VermontRox t1_j7t7et9 wrote

I’m not seeing that and, as a pilot I’m not aware of any training areas near Fletcher. Please explain.

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GumpMTB t1_j7u7md3 wrote

If you check out the chart on Skyvector, you’ll see a light grey line over Fletcher that is marked VR 1800. That is a military training route. MTRs are designed for low altitude high speed training.

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