When flying under VFR and entering a restricted area without permission, what report should a pilot expect to receive from air traffic control?

When a pilot enters a restricted area without permission while operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), the appropriate response from air traffic control typically involves directing the pilot to change course immediately. This is due to the nature of restricted areas, which are established for security or safety reasons. When a pilot inadvertently breaches such a restriction, air traffic control must intervene to rectify the situation quickly, ensuring the safety of both the aircraft involved and any operations occurring within the restricted area.

Receiving a report that the pilot should provide contact information after landing is not standard procedure for such infractions. Instead, the immediate concern is to re-establish safe airspace management, which usually requires the pilot to alter their flight path to exit the restricted airspace.

This scenario emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and adherence to air traffic regulations, particularly in recognizing and respecting controlled airspace boundaries.