Many of us would rather fly an approach to minimums in harsh conditions than depart in the same weather. Perhaps one of the reasons is that we thoroughly brief the approach and have the opportunity to make sure we’re stabilized on the approach. But on a departure, it all seems to happen at once. We’ve got to deal with multiple configuration changes to the airplane while immediately handling some occasionally challenging navigational chores. A thorough briefing is critical.
Plan a Safe Departure
Key Takeaways:
- Thorough briefing and understanding are critical for safe instrument departures, which often involve immediate aircraft configuration changes and complex navigational tasks.
- Departure Procedures (DPs) are categorized into textual Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs), charted ODPs (both primarily for obstacle clearance), and Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) which also integrate aircraft into the ATC system and may include noise abatement.
- All DPs require pilots to follow specific instructions, including minimum climb gradients, and can be safely and easily flown with proper pre-flight planning and, when appropriate, assistance from navigators and autopilots.
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