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				1.	During a straight departure, the initial track is to be:
					a.	within 5° of runway centre line.
					b.	within 10° of runway centre line.
					c.	within 15° of runway centre line.
					d.	within 25° of runway centre line.
				2.	In an instrument departure procedure the minimum obstacle clearance at DER is:
					a.	0 ft.
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					b.	3.3% gradient.
Questions					c.	35 ft.
					d.	0.8% gradient.
				3.	Turning departures provide track guidance within what distance of the completion
					of turns?
					a.	15 km.
					b.	20 km.
					c.	10 km.
					d.	5 km.
				4.	The MSA provides 300 m obstacle clearance within how many miles radius of the
					navigation facility at the aerodrome?
					a.	20 NM.
					b.	30 NM.
					c.	25 NM.
					d.	15 NM.
				5.	What does the abbreviation DER stand for?
					a.	Distance to end of route.
					b.	Departure end of route.
					c.	Distance to end of runway.
					d.	Departure end of runway.
				6.	What does the abbreviation OIS stand for?
					a.	Obstacle identification surface.
					b.	Obstacles in surface.
					c.	Obstacle identification slope.
					d.	Obstruction identification surface.
				7.	The MSA which must be established around a navigation facility used in instrument
					procedures is in general valid within a sector of:
					a.	15 NM.
					b.	30 NM.
					c.	25 NM.
					d.	10 NM.

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	8.	In a straight departure, what is the alignment of the initial track referenced to the
		runway centre line?
		a.	Within 45°.
		b.	Within 12.5°.
		c.	Within 15°.
		d.	Within 30°.
	9.	In general, what is the main factor that dictates the design of an instrument
		procedure?
		a.	The availability of navigation aids.
		b.	Airspace restrictions.			7
		c.	The terrain surrounding the aerodrome.
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		d.	ATC requirements.
	10.	When following a SID, the pilot must:
		a.	calculate the track required and request ATC clearance to follow it.
		b.	fly the heading without wind correction.
		c.	adjust the track specified to allow for the wind.
		d.	fly the heading to make good the required track allowing for the wind.
	11.	For an omni-directional departure, the procedure dictates that the aircraft climbs
		on the extended centre line to a specified height before turning. What is this
		height?
		a.	300 m.
		b.	120 m.
		c.	150 m.
		d.	250 m.
	12.	If the track on an instrument departure is published, the pilot is expected to:
		a.	correct for the known wind so as to stay within controlled airspace.
		b.	ask ATC for another heading to steer correcting for wind.
		c.	ignore the wind and proceed with a heading equal to the track.
		d.	ask ATC for permission to correct heading for wind.
	13.	What is the value of PDG?
		a.	5%
		b.	3.3°
		c.	3.3%
		d.	2.5%

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