Instrument Procedures, Departures

Question 1

What is required for a instrument departure

Answer 1

Clearance must be obtained

Necessary plates available

If not plates = atc can read you procedure

Question 2

What is obstacle clearance for a instrument departure

Answer 2

General = 1000’ above highest obstacle within 5nm

Mountainous areas = 2000’ clearance

Question 3

What is the design of a instrument departure based on

Answer 3

The surrounding terrain

Question 4

What is the departure procedure design gradient

Answer 4

3.3%

Question 5

What is the straight departure

Answer 5

Track within 15° of runway alignment

Based upon track guidance (VOR etc) 20kms from DER)

Question 6

What is a turning departure

Answer 6

If requires >15° from alignment of runway

10km after completion of turn = needs track guidance

Straight flight assumed until 120’ above DER

At least 90m min obstacle clearance

Question 7

What happens on a departure if no track guidance

Answer 7

= Omni directional departure

= same profile as turning departure

Question 8

What equipment must a aircraft have for a SID

Answer 8

2 VORS
1 ADF
1 DME

Question 9

Can a departure be done automatically

Answer 9

Yes by FMS but raw data monitored by pilots