Ch 5

Question 1

Minimum Takeoff Weather

Answer 1

Takeoffs are prohibited when existing weather is
below landing minimums (T-2). Takeoff visibility must be greater than 500 RVR (150
meters)

Question 2

(AETC) Minimum Takeoff Weather

Answer 2

Unless specifically addressed in AFI 11-2
MDS-specific guidance, aircrews will not take off when the weather is lower than the pilot
weather category minimums or published landing minimums, whichever are higher

Question 3

Fixed-wing RVR Requirements

Answer 3

Minimums below 1600 RVR are not authorized
unless the runway has operating centerline lights, visible runway centerline markings,
and two operative RVR reporting systems

Question 4

Freezing Precipitation

Answer 4

Do not takeoff with ice, snow, frost, or other contamination
adhering to the wings, control surfaces, propellers, engine inlets, or other critical surfaces of
the aircraft, unless authorized by the flight manual

Question 5

Is a thin frost layer permitted?

Answer 5

provided the lettering and/or

paint lines are visible

Question 6

Turns after Takeoff

Answer 6

Do not turn after a takeoff until at least 400 ft. above the Departure
End of the Runway (DER) elevation, at a safe airspeed, and past the end of the runway (if
visible) unless specifically cleared by the controlling agency, required by a published procedure,
or when executing a closed pattern

Question 7

Single Engine Aircraft Obstacle Climb gradient

Answer 7

meet or exceed 200’/NM or published climb gradient whichever is higher

Question 8

IFR Departure Methods

Answer 8

Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) and/or Standard
Instrument Departures (SIDs) should be flown to the maximum extent possible

Question 9

Depart IFR using one, or a combination of, the methods

Answer 9

Diverse Departure
Obstacle Departure Procedure
Standard Instrument Departure
Specific ATC Departure Instructions.
Non-Standard Takeoff Minimums
MAJCOM Certified Procedure

Question 10

Diverse Departure

Answer 10

A diverse
departure is an IFR departure procedure used at an airport that has at least one published
approach but lacks non-standard takeoff minimums and/or IFR departure procedures.
Track runway centerline to 400 ft. above the DER elevation before turning on course

Question 11

Obstacle Departure Procedures

Answer 11

ensure departure obstacle clearance

Question 12

Standard Instrument Departures

Answer 12

SIDs without a published climb gradient have been assessed at 200 ft/NM and Retrieve RNAV/RNP/GNSS procedures in their entirety by procedure
name from a current navigation database and compare against approved publications