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