How Not to Meet a Military Pilot Avoiding a Midair between Military & General Aviation

HISTORY OF MIDAIRS  Since 1978 in the United States, there have been an annual average of 30 aircraft midair collisions resulting in an average 75 deaths per year.  Over 450 Near Midair Collisions (NMAC) are reported each year.  That doesn’t include those that don’t get reported  Jan 05 midair over Oklahoma between a T-37 and a crop duster highlights the ongoing problem

 Airspace Manager for Marines Corps Installation West (MCIWEST)  We manage all USMC airspace in Arizona and California  Help you understand what we do in our airspace. Who we Are & Why We Are Here

 Identify Potential Hazards  Create Awareness  Learn How To Fly Safe MACA OBJECTIVES

Midair Avoidance  What to do to avoid a Midair  Stay out of SUA’s  Yes MOA’s are VFR, BUT is it safe  If you fly in MOA’s, PLEASE contact the ATC facility that controls the MOA. Yuma Approach: Palms Range control: FSS  Why you should avoid Hot MOA’s

MCI West SUA  USMC Ranges in Region  MCAS Yuma Barry M Goldwater West Chocolates –R N&S –R 2510 A&B ( Navy) –R 2512 (Navy)  MCB Camp Pendelton  29 Palms

Ranges and Airspace  USMC Special Use Airspace (SUA) MOA’s –MCAS Yuma, Range Control »Abel North, South floor 7,000 ft »Abel East, floor 5,000 ft »Kane East, West & South, floor 10,000 ft –29 Palms, LA Center, (S) (N) »Turtle, floor 11,000 ft. »Quail, floor 10,000 ft. »Bristol, floor 5,000 ft.

MCB Camp Pendelton

29 Palms

BMGR (Goldwater West)

The Chocolates

MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES RESTRICTED AREA MILITARY OPERATIONS AREA

All DoD Ranges in Region

29 Palms Land/Airspace Expansion  29 Palms has been identified by CNO for land expansion to meet Marine Corps future mission needs  EIS being completed, a preferred alternative will be identified  Once that is done the USMC will contact FAA and submit airspace proposal.  The airspace requested will be in direct support of land expansion.

Airspace Establishment and Modification Proposed Under EIS Land Acquisition Alternative 6

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29 Palms Expansion Contact Information  Website, s/, s/  Phone Number:  Any Airspace Questions: , Terry Hansen

Point of Contact TERRY HANSEN Work phone Cell phone :

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