Departure Charts and Procedures

Overview Surface Safety and Departure Safety Standard Departure Procedures Takeoff Minimums Alternate Minimums SIDs ODPs VCOA Departures RNAV Departures VFR Departures © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved.

Safety in the Departure Environment IFR Takeoff and Departure is a fast-paced phase of flight Crews are very busy Historically, takeoff minimums have been successively reduced Operations Specifications for Commercial Operators can be approved to take off with as little as RVR 3 (or 300 feet of visibility) Need for newer and more efficient systems over time © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-1

Airport Charts Airport Diagrams provide the pilot with needed information and should be used for every flight Helpful for IFR planning due to low visibility taxis Never taxi IFR without an Airport Diagram A/FDs should also be consulted prior to every flight © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-1

SMGCS Surface Movement Guidance and Control System Facilitates the safe movement of aircraft under low visibility conditions Ground and flight crews are required to comply All crews must have a copy of the SMGCS plan if in low visibility Part 91 operators are not normally required to comply (waivered in) © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-2

Jeppesen SMGCS Chart

Airport Signage/Lighting/Markings Signage, Lighting, and Markings help to maintain Situational Awareness Often overlooked, which leads to accidents that are preventable Signage Examples: © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-6

Lights and Markings © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-6

Runway Incursions Any occurrence at an airport where there is a collision hazard or loss of separation Mainly caused by errors of misunderstanding or failure to maintain situational awareness © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-6

Avoiding Runway Incursions Receive and understand NOTAMs Copy and Read back, in full, all clearances Abide by the sterile cockpit rule Minimize distractions while taxiing Adhere to takeoff and runway crossing clearances in a timely manner Position your aircraft so landing aircraft can see you Monitor radio communication to maintain situational awareness Remain on frequency until instructed to change Understand Reduced LAHSO distances Use exterior lighting © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-6

Runway Hotspots Historically hazardous locations Look up reasons in the A/FD See page 476 in A/FD © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-6

Standardized Taxi Routes Used to improve ground management at high-density airports ATC will clear a pre-named route e.g., O’hare has the “Silver Alpha” route, DFW has the “KEG” route Normally, these routes are included with Jeppesen Charts 91 operators will typically not receive Standardized Taxi Routes © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-6

Example Standardized Taxi Routes © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. NOTAMs

Why Have Departure Charts Reduce frequency congestion Ensure obstacle clearance Controls the flow of traffic Reduce Fuel Consumption Possible Noise Abatement Procedures © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. JIC 4-1

Obtaining Charts Two publishing agencies: Jeppesen Charts National Aeronautical Charting Group (formerly NACO) NACO Charts are primarily domestic Jeppesen charts are more broad in scope Thus, Airlines use Jeppesen Don’t worry about Jeppesen until Airlines © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. JIC 4-1

Departure Standards IFR Departures follow criteria in TERPs TERPs sets standards: Obstacle Clearance If obstacles penetrate the climb slope: Minimum Ceiling; or Climb gradient required Some requite a combination of the two © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. JIC 4-2

Flight Planning Considerations Types of departures and equipment required Can the departure take me where I want to be? Is the aircraft able to meet the specific climb gradient in order to remain clear of obstacles and terrain Departure procedures can take pilot to a fix on an airway Pilot should plan to start on an airway from that fix © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. Obj. Op.

The Standard Departure Cross Departure Threshold at 35 feet AGL, then: Climb gradient of 200 ft/NM Obstacle penetration gradient of 152 ft/NM If obstacles penetrate this slope, special avoidance procedures: Climb gradients Special Avoidance Procedures Detailed Flight Maneuvers Ceiling and Visibility Minimums © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. JIC 4-3

The Standard Departure © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. JIC 4-3

Determining Climb Gradient Use Formula Gradient x = Rate of Climb Use Rate-of-Climb Table © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-15 Groundspeed 60

Takeoff Minimums (121 & 135) Mechanical failure during takeoff is most dangerous Decision must be made to go to departure airport or takeoff alternate If can’t get back to departure airport, must go to takeoff alternate FAA establishes takeoff minimums for 121 and 135 operations Standard minimums are 1 statute mile of visibility for singles and twins © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-9

Takeoff Minimums (91) Takeoff under 91 with 0/0 is acceptable, but unadvisable If commercial pilots who fly passengers have to follow a strict regulation, common sense says it should apply to personal minimums as well Takeoff minimums, if different from standard, will be given with a on one of the approach charts to that airport If the “nonstandard takeoff minimums apply”, go to front of TERPs © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-9

Takeoff Minimums © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. TERPs

Nonstandard Takeoff Minimums © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. TERPs

Takeoff Minimums for Commercial Operations Specifications (OpsSpecs) are required to be issued by certain operators to list the authorizations, limitations and procedures Normally adjusted to accommodate variables Required to be filed by Extension of the CFR Tailored specifically to the aircraft the operator is flying © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-10

HGS Technology OpsSpecs may state RVR 3 allowed with HGS Head-up Guidance System, or HUD Only specific air carriers authorized to use © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-11

Ceiling and Visibility Requirements Visibility may be reported as RVR or RVV Runway Visual Range (RVR) is based upon what the pilot in a moving aircraft would see on the runway Reported in hundreds of feet Updated every minute – obtain from controller Updated from a Transmissometer Can be available for touchdown, mid-field, and roll-out (5-5-5) © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-11

Ceiling and Visibility Requirements Runway Visibility Value (RVV) is the distance down the runway that the pilot can see unlighted objects Reported in statute miles for individual runways Used in lieu of prevailing visibility © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-11

Prevailing Visibility Horizontal Distance over which bright lights can be seen and identified for at least half of the horizon circle Usually given by the ASOS, AWOS, ATIS, but can be given by the tower Digital ATIS is also available: Dispatcher receives ATIS and send to the aircraft via datalink Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) must be installed © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-12

IFR Alternate Minimums (91) “1, 2, 3 Rule” Highlight (b)(2)(i) Forecast weather at destination: 1 hour before and 1 hour after the scheduled arrival 2000 foot ceiling 3 statute miles of visibility © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. 14 CFR

IFR Alternates Must have: Monitored NAVAID Cannot be a sole GPS approach Weather Reporting Capabilities Forecasted weather must meet the following: for non-precision approaches for precision approaches © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-14

Nonstandard IFR Alternates Not all airports can be used as alternates Alternate minimums, if different from standard, will be given with a on one of the approach charts to that airport If the “nonstandard takeoff minimums apply”, go to front of TERPs © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-14

Nonstandard Alternate Minimums © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. TERPs

Departure Procedures (DPs) Separated into two types: Standard Instrument Departure Procedures (SID) Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP) Printed both graphically and textually Conventional and RNAV procedures If RNAV, will be printed in title e.g., SHEAD TWO DEPARTURE (RNAV) © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IFH 10-5

Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODP) Can be either in Graphical or Text format Provides obstruction clearance via least onerous route May be flown without clearance (Unless alternate clearance specifically assigned) Will always have (OBSTACLE) printed in the procedure e.g. GEYSR FOUR DEPARTURE (OBSTACLE) © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IFH 10-5

Graphical ODP

Textual ODP

Standard Instrument Departures (SID) Obstacle Clearance, and; Transition from terminal area to en route Primarily used for system enhancement Also reduces workload Clearance must be received prior © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IFH 10-5

SIDs Breakdown SIDs can be broken down into two general types: Pilot NAV – Pilot does navigation with little radio communication Vector – ATC provides route guidance until at a specific fix Will be fairly simple when viewed by the pilot Vector SIDs are also called “Radar Controlled Departures” © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-19

Pilot NAV SID

VECTOR SID Crucial to become familiar with Lost Comms on a VECTOR SID!

Diverse Vectoring Areas ATC establishes Minimum Vectoring Altitudes (MVA) Minimum altitude that a controller can vector aircraft Terrain and other considerations in the particular area May also establish a diverse vector area (DVA) It may be necessary to vector below the altitude to assist departing traffic DVA design is outlined in the TERPs © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-31

Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) Departure Procedure is Impossible to Design Terrain Other Hazards Required when: Obstacles more than 3 SM from DER require greater than 200 ft/NM climb © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-17

VCOA

Transition Points Points that begin the en route segment of the flight When filing, choose the name of the DP, followed by a period, then the 3 letter transition code e.g., PEBLE6.SXC Pronounced “Pebble Six Departure, Catalina Transition” © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. JIC 4-6

Pilot NAV SID

Determining the Departure 1.Determine Takeoff Minimums (If nonstandard) 2.Check ODPs 3.Determine if a SID can be used 1.Choose the best SID for the flight 2.If ATC assigns a different SID, may have to recalculate performance 4.Consider climb gradients (fuel burn?) © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-21

Procedural Considerations Can the aircraft handle the DP? Equipment requirements (DME, ADF, etc.) ATC Equipment (RADAR) Minimum climb requirements Restrictions for special types of aircraft (TURBOJET ONLY) Limited use to certain destinations Pilots may file “No SID/STAR” in Remarks section Pilots must have the graphical or textual depiction of the DP © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-24

RNAV Departures RNAV allows for new fixes that are independent of present fixes and navigational aids Part of the National Airspace Redesign Expected to reduce complexity and increase efficiency of terminal airspace Increases capacity of Terminal Airspace © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-27

RNAV Departure Procedures May be a SID or an ODP Includes the term (RNAV) in the title RNP Standpoint: Designed to be 1.0 or 2.0 performance standard Means pilot and equipment must be able to maintain the aircraft within 1NM or 2NM either side of route centerline © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-27

RNAV Waypoints Two types of waypoints: Fly-by Fly-over © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-28

RNAV PIC Responsibility Every RNAV departure procedure lists different equipment req. Pilot’s must become familiar with the equipment in their aircraft Operational information is found in the AFM or supplements Consult the avionics manufacturer for “How-To” When in doubt, contact the manufacturer or FSDO © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-28

VFR Departures There may be times where it becomes IFR en route, but not at departure In this situation a VFR departure can be used as a tool to get off the ground without waiting for a time slot However, there are hazards to consider © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-31

VFR Departures Dramatically changes takeoff responsibilities Separation maintained by self Terrain and obstruction clearance maintained by self Must maintain VFR until IFR Clearance © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved. IPG 2-32

References JIC Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial: Guided Flight Discovery Obj. Op. Objective Opinion 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations IFH Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H A) IPG Jeppesen Instrument Procedures Guide © 2015 Coast Flight Training. All Rights Reserved.