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![]() "Greg Esres" wrote in message ... Consider that if you take off with the heading and start to wander into some obstacle, tower won't be able to do anything about it (because they won't know) and neither will the approach control That's where the period goes. Approach may know, but may not be able to do anything about it. until they get you on radar, which will happen at various altitudes, depending on where you're departing from. Radar coverage and "radar contact" have nothing to do with terrain clearance, except when above the MVA and a vector is issued. Even then there can be errors, so it's wisest to always know position relative to terrain. I believe that there is a HUGE pilot misconception about the level of assistance for terrain avoidance when departing a towered field. I have learned to always request and fly ODPs when they exist, no matter what kind of airport, or weather. It's good practice. I believe that the same applies for SIDs as a way to reduce the risk of metal to metal contact. |
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Radar coverage and "radar contact" have nothing to do with terrain
clearance, except when above the MVA and a vector is issued. Even then there can be errors, so it's wisest to always know position relative to terrain. Vectors can be issued below MVA in departures and missed approaches. Otherwise, all ok. ;-) |
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![]() Greg Esres wrote: Radar coverage and "radar contact" have nothing to do with terrain clearance, except when above the MVA and a vector is issued. Even then there can be errors, so it's wisest to always know position relative to terrain. Vectors can be issued below MVA in departures and missed approaches. Otherwise, all ok. ;-) And, with the restriction that they must see you at or above the MVA altitude for an adjacent higher MVA sector before they allow you to enter that higher MVA sector. It doesn't say that in the 7110.65, though, but when it was rased at ATPAC by pilot groups, the ATC folks said, "Well, that is just understood." But, I have an airspace friend at SCT who says there are truly two camps within the controller ranks about the restrictions on vectors below MVA. |
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