Yesterday I flew northward 300 nm through central Texas and then returned. I had flight following so ATC knew my destinations. I used the airways to avoid MOAs and TFRs. At least twice on the way north and twice on the way south, different controllers asked me where I was heading and what my next waypoints would be. It was obvious they were trying to manage separation and help me avoid special use airspace (thank you, ATC!), but I thought it strange that they didn't realize I was flying the airways. Of the 20-30 other aircraft I passed on my trip, absolutely none were on the airways. I just wonder if GPS is making the airways fall out of favor? Following the airways added 12 nm to my overall trip - but assured me of SUA avoidance.
Do you use the airways?
Do you use the airways?
