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According to the text, what is the standard design gradient for departure procedures?
According to the text, what is the standard design gradient for departure procedures?
- 5%
- 10%
- 3.3% (correct)
- 2.2%
What is the maximum distance within which track guidance is acquired for conventional straight departures?
What is the maximum distance within which track guidance is acquired for conventional straight departures?
- 10.0 km
- 20.0 km (correct)
- 10.8 NM
- 5.4 NM
When is a departure route referred to as a turning departure?
When is a departure route referred to as a turning departure?
- When the altitude/height reaches at least 120 m (394 ft)
- When the departure route requires a turn of more than 15° (correct)
- When turns are made at a point 600 m from the beginning of the runway
- When the initial departure track is within 15° of the alignment of the runway centerline
According to the text, what is the earliest point at which a turn may be initiated for Category H procedures?
According to the text, what is the earliest point at which a turn may be initiated for Category H procedures?
According to the text, what is the maximum speed used for departure turns, unless otherwise annotated on the procedure?
According to the text, what is the maximum speed used for departure turns, unless otherwise annotated on the procedure?
In exceptional cases, where acceptable terrain clearances cannot be provided, what is the maximum speed for turning departure routes constructed?
In exceptional cases, where acceptable terrain clearances cannot be provided, what is the maximum speed for turning departure routes constructed?