Departure Flashcards
What does 14 CFR §91.3 state about the responsibility and authority of the pilot in command (PIC)?
The PIC is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of the aircraft.
Who shares the responsibility of operational and safety-related decisions with the PIC during flight?
No one; the PIC is solely responsible.
What is the right-of-way rule for IFR flights according to 14 CFR 91.113?
Vigilance to see and avoid other aircraft must be maintained.
What must be reported under IFR for equipment malfunction in controlled airspace?
Loss of VOR, TACAN, ADF, ILS receiver capability, GPS anomalies, communication impairment, and any equipment affecting safety.
How can an IFR clearance be obtained at an airport with an ATC tower?
From ground control or a specific clearance delivery frequency.
What does “cleared as filed” mean in an IFR clearance?
It means the IFR clearance is based on the filed route with little or no revision.
What items are included in an abbreviated IFR clearance?
Clearance limit, route, initial altitude, departure frequency, transponder code.
What does “clearance void time” mean in an IFR clearance?
If the flight has not departed by a specified time, the clearance is void.
What is the purpose of “hold for release” in an IFR clearance?
To delay an aircraft’s departure for traffic management reasons.
What are the IFR takeoff minimums under 14 CFR Part 91?
None specified.
What takeoff minimums apply under 14 CFR Parts 121, 125, 129, or 135 if not prescribed under Part 97?
Two engines or less: 1 statute mile visibility; more than two engines: ½ statute mile visibility.
What should a pilot ensure regarding weather when determining takeoff minimums for IFR flight?
Weather should be no less than the lowest published minimums for any approach at the departure airport.
What are some strategies to mitigate risk during low IMC takeoff and departure?
Use personal minimums, assess obstacles, check takeoff minimums, use ODPs, and consider 14 CFR Part 121/135 minimums.
What is the primary reason for establishing departure procedures (DPs)?
To provide obstacle clearance protection.
What are the two types of DPs?
ODPs (Obstacle Departure Procedures) and SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures).
What are the two types of SIDs?
Pilot navigation SIDs and radar vector SIDs.
What criteria ensure obstruction clearance during departure?
Cross departure end of runway at 35 feet, climb to 400 feet before turning, and maintain a 200 FPNM climb gradient.
What is a diverse vector area (DVA)?
An area where ATC provides random radar vectors during an uninterrupted climb to ensure obstacle clearance.
Where can departure procedures (DPs) be found?
In the IFR Takeoff Minimums and (Obstacle) Departure Procedures section, Section L, of the Terminal Procedures Publications (TPPs).
What does “climb via SID” mean in an ATC clearance?
Follow the SID’s lateral path, speed, and altitude restrictions as cleared.
How can a pilot determine if takeoff minimums are non-standard or if DPs are published for an airport?
Look for the “triangle T” symbol on the instrument procedure chart notes section.
What should a pilot consider to ensure terrain and obstacle separation before an IFR departure?
Terrain and obstacles near the departure airport, available ODPs, visual obstacle avoidance, degraded climb performance, and engine loss actions.
Is a Part 91 pilot required to follow a published ODP if not cleared by ATC?
No, compliance with an ODP is optional for Part 91 pilots unless cleared by ATC.
What should a pilot consider if a climb gradient exceeds 200 feet per nautical mile?
Determine if higher takeoff minima or specific departure routes are needed to avoid obstacles.
Is the rate-of-climb in fpnm based on true airspeed or groundspeed?
Groundspeed.
How is the rate-of-climb in fpnm converted to fpm?
Groundspeed divided by 60 minutes times climb gradient equals feet per minute.
What is the recommended climb rate procedure when given a climb to an assigned altitude by ATC?
Climb promptly, optimally to 1,000 feet below the assigned altitude, then at 500-1,500 fpm.
What does RNAV 1 and RNP 1 NavSpecs require for SIDs and ODPs?
Maintain a total system error of not more than 1 NM for 95% of the flight time.
What is a Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) procedure?
A departure option to visually conduct climbing turns over the airport to a specific altitude in VMC.
Who is responsible for terrain and obstacle clearance when vectored off an ODP by ATC?
ATC assumes responsibility for terrain and obstacle clearance.