SID/ODP Flashcards
SID
Standard Instrument Departures are air traffic control (ATC) procedures printed for pilot/controller use in graphic form to provide obstruction clearance and a transition from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure
SIDs are primarily designed for system enhancement and to reduce pilot/controller workload but also support noise abatement procedures
ATC clearance must be received prior to flying a SID
ODP
ODPs provide obstruction clearance via the least onerous route from the terminal area to the appropriate enroute structure
ODPs are recommended for obstruction clearance and may be flown without an ATC clearance unless an alternate departure procedure (SID/Radar Vectors) has been specifically assigned by ATC
ODPs may be a great choice for VFR departures, especially at night, as obstacle clearance is never provided when not under positive control (Class G departures, etc)
If flown under VFR, advise ATC, if in controlled airspace, to remain predictable
ODPs are printed textually or graphically
Graphic ODPs will have (OBSTACLE) printed in the procedure
