Along IR 644, what type of military flight operations should a pilot expect?

• A. IFR training flights above 1,500 ft AGL at speeds over 250 knots
• B. Night aerial refueling operations
• C. Civil airshow flights
• D. No military operations in the area

Answer: (A)

Expect military instrument training traffic on IFR training routes. These routes are used for high-speed military practice, so along IR 644 you should prepare for fast-moving aircraft conducting IFR training. The usual profile is operations above 1,500 feet AGL and speeds greater than 250 knots, which is why this option best describes what you’d encounter. Night aerial refueling and civil airshows aren’t the typical activities associated with a standard IFR training route, and assuming no military activity isn’t accurate.