Mnemonics and Main Memory Items | Departure Procedures

Question 1

Turning Departures:

A turning departure is constructed when a departure route requires a turn of more than -

Straight flight is assumed until reaching an altitude/height of at least ?

Procedures normally cater for turns at a point ? from the beginning of the runway

In the turn initiation area and turn area, a minimum obstacle clearance of ? is provided

Answer 1

15° to avoid an obstacle

Straight flight is assumed until reaching an altitude/height of at least 120 m (394 ft), or 90 m (295 ft) for helicopters

Procedures normally cater for turns at a point ? from the beginning of the runway

In the turn initiation area and turn area, a minimum obstacle clearance of 90 m (295 ft) is provided

Question 2

Turning departures provide track guidance within -

Straight departures -

Answer 2

10km

20km)

Question 3

A departure procedure where no track guidance is provided is called:

Answer 3

An omnidirectional departure