Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine applicable standards for an instrument departure (non SID/SRD)
- Standard take-off minima is determined in accordance with the aerodrome using aeronautical information publication (AIP)
- Departure is planned to ensure aircraft can maintain obstacle and terrain clearance after take-off and during climb to lowest safe altitude (LSALT)
- Ceiling minima is increased and/or track is planned to ensure terrain clearance is maintained, as required
- Take off and climb to cruising altitude/level under the IFR (non SID/SRD)
- Appropriate checklist items are completed and confirmed to ensure aircraft systems applicable to instrument take-off are operating correctly
- Radios, navigation aids and flight instruments are set to desired setting prior to initiating take-off
- Track, altitude requirements and emergency procedures are reviewed and briefed for an instrument departure
- Climb to cruising altitude/level after take-off is achieved
- Obstacle and terrain clearance is maintained below LSALT while intercept track is maintained within 5 nm of departure aerodrome
- Transitions from visual meteorological conditions to actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions are performed without loss of aircraft control
- Radio transmissions are performed in accordance with AIP requirements
- Separation from other traffic is maintained