Questions and Answers
What defines a low visibility take-off?
What action is required after a delay of 30 minutes or more beyond the estimated EOBT for a controlled flight?
In an instrument departure procedure where the track is published, how should the pilot respond to wind conditions?
What should a pilot do during a take-off from an airport with poor weather conditions when the closest accessible aerodrome is three flying hours away?
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Which statement is true regarding the responsibility of ATC during a delay in a controlled flight?
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What is the minimum Runway Visual Range (RVR) for a take-off to be classified as low visibility?
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What is the minimum obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway?
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What height must be reached before turning onto the desired track during an omni-directional departure?
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Who is primarily responsible for establishing contingency procedures for engine failure after takeoff?
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Which factor primarily influences the design of an instrument departure procedure?
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A turning departure is required if a departure route necessitates a turn of more than what degree?
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Departure routes are based upon track guidance acquired within what distance after completing turns?
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What altitude or height can turns during a turning departure be specified at?
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What is the required obstacle clearance before specifying turns greater than 15º during an omni-directional departure?
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What temperature is used when constructing a turning area departure?
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In a straight departure, the initial departure track must align within how many degrees of the runway centerline?
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What is the minimum visibility requirement at departure airfield for take-off when there is a landing procedure available?
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Which component is least likely required in the design of an Instrument Departure Procedure?
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In an instrument departure procedure, what is the minimum obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway?
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When can a required noise abatement procedure be overlooked?
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What is the maximum track divergence allowed for a straight departure?
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What climb gradient is generally assumed while establishing instrument departure procedures?
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Who is primarily responsible for creating contingency procedures for engine failure during an instrument departure after V1?
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What does the procedure design gradient (PDG) consist of in terms of obstacle clearance margin?
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What is the minimum ceiling requirement for take-off procedures involving horizontal visibility and a landing procedure?
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Which standard instrument departure is considered not straight due to track divergence?
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Study Notes
Low Visibility Take-Off
- Defined as a take-off on a runway with Runway Visual Range (RVR) less than 400m.
Delay Procedures
- If a controlled flight experiences a delay exceeding 30 minutes past Estimated Off-Block Time (EOBT), the flight plan must be amended or canceled, as applicable.
Instrument Departure Procedures
- Pilots must correct for known wind to remain within protected airspace if the track is published.
- Minimum obstacle clearance at departure end of the runway is zero feet.
Take-Off Minima
- For poor weather conditions, minimum take-off criteria require ceiling to be equal to Decision Height (DH) or Minimum Decision Height (MDH) and visibility meeting landing criteria.
Turning Departures and Track Guidance
- Turning departures provide accurate track guidance within 10 km after completing turns.
Factors in Departure Procedure Design
- Terrain is the primary factor in designing Instrument Departure Procedures (IDPs), while the transition altitude is less significant.
Standard Instrument Departures (SID)
- A standard SID is characterized as straight if initial track deviation from runway alignment is less than 15 degrees.
Contingency Procedures
- Operators are responsible for developing contingency plans for engine failures during an instrument departure after V1.
Procedure Design Gradient (PDG)
- PDG is typically set at 3.3%, accounting for an obstacle identification slope and any necessary margin.
Engine Failure Responsibilities
- The operator has sole responsibility for establishing procedures regarding engine failure after take-off.
Departure Route Characteristics
- Turning routes require a turn greater than 15 degrees from the departure heading.
- For omni-directional departures, a minimum of 90m obstacle clearance is needed prior to initiating turns greater than 15 degrees.
Temperature Factors
- Standard temperature conditions applied during analysis of turning area departures are ISA + 15°C, tailored to the corresponding altitude.
Maximum Track Guidance Distance
- The maximum distance for acquiring track guidance during turning departures extends to 10 km after completing the turn.
Reporting in IMC
- In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), pilots should report to Departure Control immediately after becoming airborne.
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Test your knowledge on departure procedures for ATPL, including low visibility take-offs and protocol during flight delays. This quiz focuses on critical regulations and definitions necessary for aspiring pilots. Assess your readiness for real-world flying scenarios.
