An RV8 private pilot departed fhu into R-2300A while it was hot. He adjusted his departure path to m...

Narrative:

Departing from fhu; tower controller stated R-2303A & B [were] hot and to fly runway heading and expect a right turn north when requested. On initial climb; I maintained runway heading and was advised of a uav aircraft turning from crosswind to downwind. I told the controller I had the aircraft in sight. Tower controller instructed to turn north and contact departure control. After turning north I had a 1;750 AGL hill in my direction of flight. I [turned] to 330 degrees to avoid direct overflight of the hill. Upon contact with departure control; the controller vectored me to 020 degrees. The controller asked if the tower had advised me that R2303A & B were hot. I stated that he had advised me.based on the departure controller's actions; I'm assuming I entered R2303A & B. Contributing factors was the extended upwind prior to turning due to the uav in the pattern. I believe the tower controller should have stated 'turn to 360 degrees' and not 'turn north.' also; I should have turned to the east side of the hill away from the restricted area to avoid overflight of the hill.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: An RV8 private pilot departed FHU into R-2300A while it was hot. He adjusted his departure path to maintain separation with a UAV which had departed ahead of him. Confusion existed between the pilot; the Tower; and the Departure Controller as to his presence in the hot restricted area.

Narrative: Departing from FHU; Tower Controller stated R-2303A & B [were] hot and to fly runway heading and expect a right turn north when requested. On initial climb; I maintained runway heading and was advised of a UAV aircraft turning from crosswind to downwind. I told the Controller I had the aircraft in sight. Tower Controller instructed to turn north and contact Departure Control. After turning north I had a 1;750 AGL hill in my direction of flight. I [turned] to 330 degrees to avoid direct overflight of the hill. Upon contact with Departure Control; the Controller vectored me to 020 degrees. The Controller asked if the Tower had advised me that R2303A & B were hot. I stated that he had advised me.Based on the Departure Controller's actions; I'm assuming I entered R2303A & B. Contributing factors was the extended upwind prior to turning due to the UAV in the pattern. I believe the Tower Controller should have stated 'turn to 360 degrees' and not 'turn north.' Also; I should have turned to the east side of the hill away from the restricted area to avoid overflight of the hill.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.

Attributes
ACN	974655
Time
Date	201110
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	FHU.Airport
State Reference	AZ
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	RV-8
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 91
Flight Phase	Initial Climb
Route In Use	Vectors
Flight Plan	None
Aircraft 2
Make Model Name	UAV - Unpiloted Aerial Vehicle
Person 1
Function	Single Pilot
Qualification	Flight Crew Private
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15 Flight Crew Total 446 Flight Crew Type 117
Events
Anomaly	ATC Issue All Types Airspace Violation All Types Conflict Airborne Conflict

An RV8 private pilot departed fhu into R-2300A while it was hot. He adjusted his departure path to maintain separation with a uav which had departed ahead of him. Confusion existed between the pilot; the tower; and the departure controller as to his presence in the hot restricted area.