AeroCourse IFR Take-Off Flashcards
If an asterisk appears on the take-off minima for a runway, what part of the chart does it refer to:
The Specified Visibility or SpecVis section
What does an Asterisk tell us about the take off minima?
Terrain, obstructions, or departure procedures require a modification or
A higher visibility requirement exists
What might be included in Spec Vis procedure?
- Climb Gradient
- Routing
- Visual Climb Requirements
Ground visibility is reported by:
Air Traffic Control Unit
Flight Service Station
Community Aerodrome Radio Station
Ground Based Radio Station
Automated Airport Weather Station (AWOS)
Ground visibility is reported through:
METAR
ATIS
Ground Personnel
If no RVR or Ground Visibility is reported:
The pilot must determine whether the visibility existing meets departure minima.
On IFR departure, it is assumed that an aircraft will:
Cross at least 35 feet above the departure end of the runway.
Make no turns prior to 400 feet above aerodrome elevation.
Climb no less than 200 feet per nautical mile
What happens when climb gradient is above 200’ per nm?
It will be published on the departure chart
The aircraft is expected to achieve and maintain the published gradient to the specified altitude, and then
Climb at 200’ per nm until reaching minimum altitude for IFR operations
Take off minimal are shown as either:
1/2
*, or
Not Assessed
If 1/2 is shown as take off minimal, then _____ would also be acceptable
RVR = 2600
Standard Take Off Minima
1/2 statute mile or 2600 RVR
Why might an asterisk appears as the take off minima?
Required visibility for takeoff may be greater than the standard minimum, or
There may be modifications to the departure, premise, due to terrain, obstructions, or departure procedures
Take off, climb on course is considered:
The standard take-off procedure (35’ above end runway, no turns until 400’ AAE, climb no less than 200’ per nm)
Do both RVR AND Reported Visibility have to be above 1/2 or 2600’?
No. Either/or is acceptable.
When can the pilot determine if there is sufficient visibility for take-off?
Only when there is an absence of both RVR and ground visibility may the PIC determine the visibility and whether or not it meets minimum
