AA.VI.BFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Departure Procedures
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with instrument departure procedures (DPs). Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
A DP is a published IFR procedure providing obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure. There are two types of DPs: Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs).
FAA references
- AC 90-100, para. 4l — AC No: 90-100A
Knowledge
- AA.VI.B.K1: Takeoff minimums; (Obstacle) Departure Procedure (ODP), including Visual Climb over the Airport (VCOA) and Diverse Vector Area (Radar Vector
- AA.VI.B.K2: Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow a DP.
- AA.VI.B.K3: Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.
- AA.VI.B.K4: Two-way radio communication failure procedures after takeoff.
- AA.VI.B.K5: Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appr
Risk management
Skills
- AA.VI.B.S1: Select the appropriate instrument departure procedure. Then select, identify (as necessary), and use the appropriate communication and navig
- AA.VI.B.S2: Program the FMS prior to departure and set avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls, as appropriate, for the departure, if
- AA.VI.B.S3: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
- AA.VI.B.S4: Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight.
- AA.VI.B.S5: Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology, comply, in a timely manner, with all ATC instru
- AA.VI.B.S6: Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely man
- AA.VI.B.S7: Comply with all applicable charted procedures.
- AA.VI.B.S8: Maintain the appropriate airspeed ±10 knots, headings ±10°, and altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track a course, radial, or bearing.
- AA.VI.B.S9: Conduct the departure phase to a point where, in the opinion of the evaluator, the transition to the en route environment is complete.
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