Departures

Question 1

To retain protection during descent or climb, you should remain how many feet above the CTA LL?

Answer 1

500 ft

Question 2

In a SID, an average bank angle of how many degrees is assumed?

Answer 2

15 degrees

Question 3

To ensure obstacle clearance on a SID track, a defined gradient of ___% is defined?

Answer 3

3.3%

Question 4

The 3.3% gradient consists of ____% obstacle identification surface or critical gradient (whichever is higher) and ___% expansion.

Answer 4

2.5%, 0.8%

Question 5

SIDs assume that speeds in turns do not exceed ____ kt IAS.

Answer 5

290 kt

Question 6

SID gradients shown in brackets specify what?

Answer 6

Gradient to remain inside CTA.

Question 7

When do the climb gradient requirements of a SID cease?

Answer 7

When the aircraft reaches MSA/LSALT

Question 8

What are the standard takeoff minima?

Answer 8

300 ft ceiling and 2000m visibility

Question 9

When ATS surveillance is provided, the departure report must contain..

Answer 9

1. Turning L/R
2. heading
3. passing
4. Levelling

Question 10

For aircraft tracking via a SID, the departure report is to contain…

Answer 10

1. Passing

2. Levelling

Question 11

For Class D aerodromes with procedural approach service, the departure report to TWR after take-off must include what?

Answer 11

1. Tracking (track flown, aid)
2. SID (if applicable)
3. assigned altitude

Question 12

What items must be included in the taxi report?

Answer 12

• Aircraft type and Callsign
• POB
• IFR
• Location
• Destination, Departure quadrant, Intentions
• Runway

Question 13

If unable to contact ATS on VHF or HF, how may a pilot be permitted to depart?

Answer 13

• via operator with telephone connection to ATS

- SARTIME estimate 30 minutes from EOBT