"K. Ari Krupnikov" wrote in message
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Isn't there some sort of "standard DP" that says you need to climb at
a certain gradient (250fpnm or so?) absent specific published DP for
the airport? Are you saying that gradient would have taken you into
terrain?


Yes, but it applies only at airports with SIAPs. If no specific DP is
published, then the "standard DP" will ensure obstacle clearance to the
minimum IFR altitude; cross the
departure end of the runway a minimum of 35 feet AGL, climb at least 200
feet per
nautical mile, and climb to 400 feet above field elevation before turning.