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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine applicable standards for an instrument departure using published procedures
   • Standard take-off minima are determined for the aerodrome in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP)
2. Plan is developed to ensure obstacle clearance requirements for take-off area
3. Aircraft performance is calculated to ensure minimum design climb gradient of SID or SRD and any additional specified gradients can be achieved
4. Take off and climb to cruising level using published procedures
   • Appropriate checklist items are completed and confirmed to ensure aircraft systems applicable to instrument take-off are operating correctly
5. Radios, navigation aids/systems and flight instruments are set to desired setting prior to initiating take-off
6. Track, altitude requirements and emergency procedures for SID or SRD are reviewed and self-briefed or briefed to flight crew
7. Climb to cruising altitude/level after take-off is achieved from standard take-off ceiling
8. Obstacle and terrain clearance is maintained while below lowest safe altitude (LSALT)/minimum safe altitude (MSA) to intercept track in accordance with SID or SRD requirements
9. Transitions from visual meteorological conditions (VMC) to actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions are performed without loss of aircraft control
10. Radio transmissions are performed in accordance with AIP requirements

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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