Clarifications on Takeoff Minimums, Obstacle Departure Procedures
Asked by: Charles22 2842 views Instrument Rating
The Titusville, FL Takeoff Minimums, Obstacle Departure Procedure states:
Takeoff Minimums: RWY 15, 400 2-1/4 or std. w/min climb rate of 350’ per NM to 700 (Takeoff Minimums at many other airports are structured in a similar way).
What is the concept behind this? Is a visual climb in 400 2-1/4 conditions considered equivalent to a climb with standard minimums (1 mile visibility in a single or twin engine airplane) with min. climb rate of 350’ per NM to 700? And why?
Also, I understand that ODPs can be graphic or textual, but I have never seen a graphic ODP. Are they very rare?
Thanks
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