Departures

Question 1

Departure Clearance Exception

Answer 1

• ATC may clear aircraft for approach at destination if:
  1. No other traffic is expected
  2. Estimated time enroute is 25 minutes or less
• Distance between the departure and destination is 75nm or less

Question 2

Noise Abatement - NADP1

Answer 2

• Reduces noise in close proximity to the departure end of an airport runway
• Steeper climb initially
• Maintain flaps after 800 ft AAE

Question 3

Noise Abatement - NADP2

Answer 3

• Reduces noise more distant from runway
• Steady climb
• Retract flaps after 800 ft AAE

Question 4

Take off minimum visibility hierarchy

Answer 4

• RVR
• Metar
• Tower vis
• Pilot vis
• No hierarchy for non-towered airports

Question 5

Physical Clearance Requirements

Answer 5

• Cross at least 35 ft above the departure end of the runway
• Climb on a runway heading to 400 ft AAE before turning
• Maintain 200 ft per NM climb gradient

Question 6

Takeoff Alternates

Answer 6

-Can takeoff with 1/4 mile if have takeoff alternate
- Must be authorized to do so
- Must have two flight crew members
- Must be within 60 minutes of cruise if only two engines
- 120 if 3 engines