Departing the Terminal Area

Question 1

Where can you find a copy of a Standard Instrument Departure (SID) for a specific airport

Answer 1

Terminal Procedures Publication and with the approach charts in mobile apps

Question 2

What is the meaning of an inverse “T” on an approach chart?

Answer 2

The airport has a published departure procedure and/or non-standard takeoff minimums.

Question 3

Where can a pilot find the Rate of Climb Table chart to help convert the required ground speed and climb gradient into a safe rate of climb?

Answer 3

Terminal Procedures Publication or the Digital Terminal Procedures Supplement

Question 4

What action is recommended if a pilot does not wish to use an instrument departure procedure

Answer 4

Advise clearance delivery or ground control before departure

Question 5

What are ATC’s expectations when they issue a “Climb via the SID” clearance as part of departure procedure clearance?

Answer 5

You are expected to comply with all the altitude restrictions on the procedure and then level off at the top altitude noted on the chart.

Question 6

Where can you find textual Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP) for an airport?

Answer 6

Along with the Takeoff Minimums for the airport.

Question 7

When issuing an IFR clearance that includes a SID, the controller may not provide a departure frequency. Where should you locate this frequency?

Answer 7

It’s printed at the top of the SID chart