DP Flashcards
You can expect ATC to assign these procedures without a specific pilot request?
DP’s, STAR’s, and visual approaches.
ATC Assigns w/o Pilots request: DP/STAR/ Visual APPH
What action is recommended if a pilot does not wish to use an instrument departure procedure?
Enter “No DP” in the REMARKS section of the IFR flight plan.
Pilot doesn’t want to use DP: NO DP in RMKS
Which information is always given in an abbreviate departure clearance?
Destination plus specific fix and altitude.
Abbreviated CL always includes: DEST. + FIX & ALT
Which procedure applies to instrument departure procedures?
If an instrument departure procedure is accepted, the pilot must possess at least a textual description.
If Accepted DP: MUST Possess @least TEXT
During a takeoff into IFR conditions with low ceilings, when should the pilot contact departure control?
When advised by the tower.
During T/O w/Low Ceilings, contact ATC: When ADVISED by TWR
What do instrument departure procedures enable?
A preplanned IFR obstruction clearance route from the terminal area to the enroll structure.
DP’s = Preplanned Obstruction Route
The primary reason for departure procedure is
to provide obstacle clearance protection information for the pilot.
DP’s: Provide Obstacle Protection Info
When planning a Departure Procedure (DP), what is the difference between an obstacle departure procedure (ODP) and a standard instrument departure (SID)?
A SID is designed to increase and effectively control traffic flow, while an ODP only provides obstacle clearance.
SID: Increase & Control Traffic
ODP: ONLY Obstacle CL