TD 49

Question 1

What are instrument departure procedures, and what are the 2 types?

Answer 1

DP’s: Preplanned IFR procedures which provide obstacle clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure

Obstacle Departure Procedures

Standard Instrument Departures

Question 2

Why are instrument departure procedures necessary?

Answer 2

So pilots can avoid colliding with obstacles when under IFR

Question 3

Unless specified otherwise, how does the pilot ensure obstacle clearance is provided when flying all departures?

Answer 3

Crossing departure end of runway at least 35 feet high

Climbing to 400 feet above departure end elevation before initial turn

Maintain minimum climb gradient 200 feet per Nautical Mile.

Question 4

General dimensions of a victor airway depicted on a IFR ELA?

Answer 4

Airspace from 1,200 AGL up to 18,000 MSL.

Question 5

If a course change is required at an intersection, when should that change be started?

Answer 5

Early enough to that the aircraft remains on centerline

Question 6

When navigating between 2 ground based navigation facilities, when should the pilot change over from one NAVAID to the next?

Answer 6

At a change over point, the middle of the course, or turning on a dog leg.

Question 7

Describe the 2-challenge rule.

Answer 7

If the P* doesn’t respond to 2 consecutive challenges regarding safety hazard the P can assume control of the aircraft.