ACS AA.VI.B

Takeoff minimums; (Obstacle) Departure Procedure (ODP), including Visual Climb over the Airport (VCOA) and Diverse Vector Area (Radar Vectors); Standard Instrument Departure (SID), including Area Navigation (RNAV) departure; required climb gradients; U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications; and En Route Charts.

Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow a DP.

Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.

Two-way radio communication failure procedures after takeoff.

Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity).

Following published procedures and required climb gradients or ATC Instructions.

Limitations of air traffic avoidance equipment and use of see and avoid techniques.

Automation management.

Select the appropriate instrument departure procedure. Then select, identify (as necessary), and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the procedure.

Program the FMS prior to departure and set avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls, as appropriate, for the departure, if applicable. 39

Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.

Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight.

Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology, comply, in a timely manner, with all ATC instructions and airspace restrictions, and exhibit adequate knowledge of communication failure procedures.

Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely manner.

Comply with all applicable charted procedures.

Maintain the appropriate airspeed ±10 knots, headings ±10°, and altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track a course, radial, or bearing.

Conduct the departure phase to a point where, in the opinion of the evaluator, the transition to the en route environment is complete.