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AA.VI.B.S9FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Conduct the departure phase to a point where, in the opinion of the evaluator, the tran...

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Conduct the departure phase to a point where, in the opinion of the evaluator, the transition to the en route environment is complete.

Bottom line

A SID is a published IFR air traffic control (ATC) departure procedure providing obstacle clearance and a transition from the terminal area to the en route structure.

FAA references

  1. AC 90-100, para. 4l — AC No: 90-100A
  2. AC 90-100, para. 10c — AC No: 90-100A
  3. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. 14 CFR 91.185 (IFR operations: Two-way radio communications failure.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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