Departure and Arrival Procedures

Which is true regarding the use of a standard instrument departure procedure chart?

• A. The use of instrument departure procedures is mandatory.
• B. To use a standard instrument departure procedure, the pilot must possess the charted SID procedure.
• C. To use an obstacle departure procedure, an ATC clearance is required.

(Refer to Figures 208 and 209.) At which location or condition does the STELA ONE arrival begin?

• A. STELA intersection.
• B. CANAN intersection.
• C. ALB VORTAC.

(Refer to Figures 167 and 168.) At which point does the BYP.BYP6 arrival begin?

• A. LIT VORTAC.
• B. BONHAM VORTAC
• C. DIRKK intersection.

When ATC designs instrument procedures, unless otherwise stated or declared, ATC uses the standard IFR climb gradient of

• A. 500 feet per minute.
• B. 400 feet per nautical mile.
• C. 200 feet per nautical mile.

(Refer to Figure 211.) Using an average ground speed of 140 knots, what minimum rate of climb would meet the required minimum climb rate per NM for RWY 27 as specified on the DP?

• A. 350 feet per minute
• B. 475 feet per minute.
• C. 793 feet per minute.

When descending on an assigned Standard Terminal Arrival, ATC issues an altitude restriction to cross a fix. You are required to

• A. maintain your current rate of descent for traffic above you to meet the restriction.
• B. decrease your rate of descent for traffic below you to meet the restriction.
• C. meet the restriction.

During a takeoff into IFR conditions with low ceilings, when should the pilot contact departure control?

• A. Before penetrating the clouds.
• B. When advised by the tower.
• C. Upon reaching traffic pattern altitude.

You are at an airport with no instrument approach procedure, and no departure procedure. What options are available to you for your departure?

• A. Depart at your own risk and discretion.
• B. Call ATC on the ground for headings and altitudes.
• C. Use a departure procedure for any airports located within 5 SM of your departure airport.

(Refer to Figures 216 and 216A.) What procedure should be followed if communications are lost before reaching 10,000 feet departing to the south?

• A. At 9,000, turn left direct to FMG VORTAC, then via assigned route if at proper altitude; if not, climb in holding pattern until reaching the proper altitude.
• B. Climb on DP heading/course until passing 10,000 feet then turn left direct to FMG VORTAC, then via assigned route.
• C. Continue climb on assigned heading until passing 10,000, turn right direct to FMG VORTAC and continue on assigned course.

(Refer to Figures 216 and 216A.) What route should you take if cleared for the Reno Nine Departure and your assigned route is V6 when taking off on either Runway 16L or 16R?

• A. Fly heading 164° and the I-RNO localizer south course and expect vectors to V6.
• B. Turn left direct FMG VORTAC, then via assigned route.
• C. Turn right direct FMG VORTAC then via assigned route.