Visual Climb Over Airport (VOCA) (pg 5)

Question 1

what is a VOCA and what does it do

Answer 1

Visual Climb Over Airport

a departure option for IFR aircraft in VMC

Question 2

what does the pilot do

Answer 2

the pilot VISUALLY conducts CLIMBING TURNS OVER THE AIRPORT UP TO the PUBLISHED “CLIMB TO” ALTITUDE

then proceeds to the instrument portion of the departure

Question 3

what are VOCAs designed to do

Answer 3

designed to avoid obstacles beyond 3 SM from the departure end of the runway (DER),

as an alternative to complying with climb gradients greater than the standard 200’ ft/nm

Question 4

when should you contact ATC for a VOCA

Answer 4

advise ATC as soon as possible prior to departure of the intent to fly a VOCA

Question 5

where are VOCAs found

Answer 5

Take-off Minimums & (Obstacle) Departures Procedures secretion of the TP (Terminal Procedures Publication)

Question 6

where can VOCAs appear

Answer 6

may appear as an option on graphic ODPs