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14-10 Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s Handbook

right) as soon as practicable.” Because of these
obstacles’ untidy location, one-mile visibility and a
300-foot ceiling will be listed in the takeoff mini-
mum requirement for that airport.
It’s important to know that obstacles located
within 1 NM of the departure end of the runway
(the DER) that penetrate the 40:1 OCS might

normally require a climb gradient higher than

200 feet per NM for a short distance past the

DER (Figure 11). You can only imagine how com-
plicated ODPs would become if you had multiple

climb gradients for one runway over a short dis-

tance. To eliminate the confusion, ODP designers
will list the obstacle(s) AGL and MSL height and Fig. 11

location relative to the DER in the ODP. Why? So
you can avoid it during departure. Get the hint?

You have to see this obstacle to avoid it and that implies TPP Section L Takeoff Minimums/ODPs

L5

you must do whatever is necessary (liftoff early, turn T TAKEOFF MINIMUMS, (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES, AND

around the obstacle, or stay in bed until the weather 18032 DIVERSE VECTOR AREA (RADAR VECTORS) T

CORONA, CA
improves). The textual ODP description for Delano, CORONA MUNI (AJO) EL CENTRO NAF (KNJK)
DELANO, CA EL CENTRO, CA
California (Figure 12) indicates that there’s a 65-foot DEPARTURE PROCEDURES TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE)
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE)
AMDT 3 94146 (FAA) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
DELANO MUNI (DLO)
tree located 600 feet from the departure end of the run- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS: Rwy 7, 1000-2 or std. with a min. 17117

TAKEOFF MINIMUMS: For Climb in Visual Conditions:
climb of 310' per NM to 1700. Rwy 25, 600-2 or std. with
way that’s 500 feet left of Runway 14’s centerline. Care a min. climb of 280' per NM to 1200. Rwys 8, 12, 26, 30, 2000-2½.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE)

DEPARTURE PROCEDURE: For Climb in Visual
DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE: Rwy 7, climbing left turn.
to correct for drift after departure in your Ancient Rwy 25, climbing right turn. All aircraft continue Conditions: Rwys 8, 12, 26, cross El Centro airport at
AMDT 3A 08129 (FAA)
climb direct to PDZ VORTAC. Aircraft departing PDZ R-
or above 1800 before proceeding on course. When
executing VCOA, notify ATC prior to departure.
091 CW R-140 and R-231 CW R-280 climb on course.

Cherokee 140 Driftmaster? I hope so because the All others continue climb in PDZ VORTAC holding TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: Rwy 12, pole -3’ MSL,
pattern (Hold NE, right turns, 210° inbound) to cross 1531’ from DER, 884’ right of cntrln. Fence -34’ MSL,
climb rate of 390' per NM to 400.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS: Rwy 32, 400-1 or std. with a min.
departure procedure for Runway 14 says to climb via a PDZ VORTAC at or above: R-141 CW R-230 4000, R- 199’ from DER, 305’ left of cntrln. Terrain -36’ MSL, 0’
from DER, 41’ left of cntrln. Terrain -39’ MSL, 0’ from

DEPARTURE PROCEDURE: Rwy 14, Climb via heading
“heading” of 140 degrees. Normally, headings aren’t DAGGETT, CA 213’ left of cntrln. Pylon -3’ MSL, 1532’ from DER, 884’
DER, 500’ left of cntrln. Fence -34’ MSL, 289’ from DER,

281 CW R-090 6700. 140° and EHF VORTAC R-324 to 3000 before
right of cntrln. Fence -34’ MSL, 504’ from DER, 3’ right of
corrected for drift but that doesn’t make it wise to drift BARSTOW-DAGGETT (DAG) cntrln. Rwy 26, terrain -45’ MSL, 0’ from DER, 500’ left of

course.
proceeding on course. Rwy 32, climb via heading 320°
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE)
cntrln. Rwy 30, electrical box 4’ AGL/-45’ MSL, 176’ from
into an obstacle when you can do something about it. DEPARTURE PROCEDURES DER, 139’ left of cntrln.
and EHF VORTAC R-324 to 3000 before proceeding on
AMDT 3 10210 (FAA)

DEPARTURE PROCEDURE: Use DAGGETT
TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: 65' AGL tre
So correct for drift if it’s necessary so that you’ll avoid DEPARTURE. DER, 500' left of centerline runway 14.
EL MONTE, CA e 600' from
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (EMT)
turning a 65-foot-tall tree into a 60-foot-tall tree. DELANO, CA TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE)
DELANO MUNI (DLO) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

If ODPs ensure an obstruction-free departure, then TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) AMDT 6 17173 (FAA)
DEPARTURE PROCEDURES TAKEOFF MINIMUMS: Rwy 1, std. w/min. climb of 340'

why aren’t they included in your clearance when AMDT 3A 08129 (FAA) per NM to 1000, or 1600-2½ for VCOA.

TAKEOFF MINIMUMS: Rwy 32, 400-1 or std. with a min. DEPARTURE PROCEDURE: Rwy 1, climb heading 011°

to 700’ then climbing right turn on heading 128° and on
climb rate of 390' per NM to 400.

departing IFR at any airport, towered or non-tow- SW-3, 01 FEB 2018 to 29 MAR 2018 DEPARTURE PROCEDURE: Rwy 14, Climb via heading PDZ R-278 to PDZ VORTAC thence…

140° and EHF VORTAC R-324 to 3000 before Rwy 19, climb heading 191° to 1500 then climbing left SW-3, 01 FEB 2018 to 29 MAR 2018
ered? The answer is, ATC can assign them when you proceeding on course. Rwy 32, climb via heading 320° VORTAC thence…

turn on heading 068° and on PDZ R-278 to PDZ

and EHF VORTAC R-324 to 3000 before proceeding on ... Aircraft departing PDZ R-078 CW R-292 climb on
course.

depart into Class B, C, D or E (controlled) airspace. TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: 65' AGL tree 600' from course. All others continue climb in PDZ VORTAC

DER, 500' left of centerline runway 14. holding pattern (hold NE, RT, 210° inbound) to cross
(Note: at airports without control towers but within a PDZ VORTAC at or above MEA for route of flight.

EDWARDS AF AUX NORTH BASE (9L2) VCOA: Rwy 1, obtain ATC approval for VCOA when
Class E surface area, ATC does have the option of EDWARDS, CA requesting IFR clearance. Climb in visual conditions to
cross San Gabriel Valley Airport at or above 1700 then

TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) intercept PDZ R-278 to PDZ VORTAC. Aircraft departing

specifying the takeoff/turn or the initial heading to be DEPARTURE PROCEDURES PDZ R-078 CW R-292 climb on course. All others
Rwy 6-24, climb on course, cross 15 NM from ARP at continue climb in PDZ VORTAC holding pattern (hold
flown after takeoff, as necessary. ATC will obtain or or above 4500. NE, RT, 210° inbound) to cross PDZ VORTAC at or

above MEA for route of flight.

solicit your concurrence, before takeoff, that these EDWARDS AFB (KEDW)
TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: Rwy 1, sign 18’ from

DER, 124’ right of centerline, 10’ AGL/300’ MSL. Building
EDWARDS, CA
99’ from DER, 269’ left of centerline, 44’ AGL/334’ MSL.

items will allow compliance with traffic patterns, ter- DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AGL/310’ MSL. Multiple light standards and vehicles on

TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE)
Hangar 273’ from DER, 299’ right of centerline, 20’

rain, and avoiding obstruction.) 12012 road beginning 525’ from DER, left and right of

Rwys 4L/R, Radar Required, Climb 340 ft/NM to
centerline, up to 44’ AGL/344’ MSL. Trees beginning 610’

5500, track inbound on EDW R-223 to EDW from DER, left and right of centerline, up to 94’ AGL/404’

Keep in mind that ATC has no jurisdiction over VORTAC, then out EDW R-043. Climb as instructed, MSL. Pole 1698’ from DER, on centerline, 65’ AGL/365’

MSL. Rwy 19, sign 16’ from DER, 129’ left of centerline,

expect radar vectors after passing 4500 or climb on 15’ AGL/285’ MSL. Multiple poles and light standards

the Class G airspace. That’s why they don’t assign course, cross 15 NM from ARP at or above 4500. beginning 377’ from DER, left and right of centerline, up

Rwys 22L/R, Radar and DME Required. CAT ABC

track outbound EDW R-223. At 12 DME turn right to 100’ AGL/358’ MSL. Trees beginning 74’ from DER,

these ODPs. On the other hand, ATC may assign an heading 020°, intercept EDW R-247 to EDW right and left of centerline, up to 68’ AGL/348’ MSL.

VORTAC. Climb as instructed, expect radar vectors DIVERSE VECTOR AREA (RADAR VECTORS)

ODP in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace when it’s after passing 4500 or climb on course, cross 15 NM AMDT 1 17117 (FAA)

from ARP at or above 4500. CAT DE track outbound

EDW R-223. At 12 DME turn right, intercept EDW Rwys 1, headings as assigned by ATC; requires

necessary to prevent a traffic separation problem R-247 to EDW VORTAC. Climb as instructed, expect minimum climb of 290’ per NM to 1300. Rwys 19,

radar vectors after passing 4500 or climb on course, headings assigned by ATC.

(such as two airplanes departing IFR at non-towered cross 15 NM from ARP at or above 4500. Fig. 12

airports in close proximity to each other). TAKEOFF MINIMUMS (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AND

Unfortunately, ODPs are not available at all air- will identify obstacles penetrating the 40:1 climb plane within 1 mile
To prevent multiple climb gradients after departure, ODP designers

ports because not all airports have instrument of the DER (departure end of the runway). Your job? Avoid these!

approaches. That doesn’t mean, however, that there
aren’t other resources available for finding a safe way out. a sectional chart and identifying the highest obstacle in the
Safe IFR departures can be made if you talk to a few of the departure path. This becomes your minimum ceiling height
airport locals about airport geography and local departure for departure. Using a minimum of one mile of visibility for
procedures. Before departure, determine what minimum departures, until the aircraft is above or moving away from
visibility or ceiling requirements are needed to avoid local the referenced obstacle, also provides an excellent safety
obstructions. Professional recommendation (not to mention advantage. The plain fact is that it’s easier to avoid an
common sense) has it that there are benefits to taking out obstacle you can see.