General
For fixed wing departures, advisory control is normally used with a transition to close
(positive) control when necessary. Situations that would require positive control include
the following:
Weather conditions
Pilot request
Failure to comply with departure procedures
Departure Procedures
Table 11-24 lists the fixed wing departure procedures used in each case of departure.
Weather Criteria
Departure Procedure
Case I
After takeoff, aircraft will turn left 10 degrees and climb on the 350
relative radial to 500 feet and 5 miles. Execute unrestricted climb in
VMC beyond 5 miles. An immediate unrestricted climb will be
granted with takeoff clearance, traffic permitting. Rendezvous as
briefed.
Case II
After takeoff, aircraft will turn left 10 degrees and climb on the 350
relative radial to 500 feet and 5 miles. Execute unrestricted climb
beyond 5 miles. An immediate unrestricted climb will be granted
with takeoff clearance, traffic permitting. A single frequency shall
be used for launch and climbout. Rendezvous as briefed after
canceling IFR.
Case III
After takeoff, aircraft shall turn left 10 degrees and climb on the 350
relative radial to cross 5 DME at 2000 feet, unless otherwise
directed by AATCC. A single frequency shall be used for launch
and climbout. Climb to assigned altitude and rendezvous as
briefed.
Table 11-24 -- Fixed wing departure procedures
Control of Departing Aircraft
Primary responsibility for adhering to assigned departure rests with the pilot; however,
advisory control shall normally be exercised, with a shift to positive control as required
by weather conditions, upon request, or when the assigned departure is not being
adhered to.
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