AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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6.15.3.2. Cross-check air minimum control Vmca (one engine inop in ground effect),
takeoff, and landing speeds.
6.15.3.3. Review and compare the computed distances, ground roll, and climb gradient
(if applicable) with the actual conditions, runway available, and departure procedures.
6.16. Departure Planning. Use AFI 11-202V3, AFMAN 11-217V1, Instrument Flight
Procedures, AFMAN 11-217V2, Visual Flight Rules, this chapter; and the appropriate
MAJCOM supplements. Regardless of the type of departure flown (IFR/VFR), review the
following (as appropriate): IFR Departure Procedure, instrument approach plate, NOTAMS,
GDSS Giant Report, and suitable terrain charts. The PIC will provide the obstacle height,
distance, and gradient information necessary for performance computations to the flight
engineer. All performance data will be computed by the flight engineer and checked by a
qualified pilot or another flight engineer using TO 1C-130xx-1-1, T.O. 1C-130xx-1CL-1, or T.O.
1C-130xx-1CL-2.
6.16.1. The order of priority for departure planning is:
6.16.1.1. Aircraft is capable of making published climb restrictions with one engine
inoperative,
6.16.1.2. Use of current SDP for planned departure runway for all missions deemed
‗operational‘
6.16.1.3. Subtract up to 48‘/NM from the published climb gradient for OEI,
6.16.1.4. Use of a VFR departure as described in AFI 11-202V3, AFMAN 11-217V1/2,
and paragraph 6.16.2
6.16.2. VFR Departures. VFR departures will not be flown in lieu of obstacle clearance
planning.
6.16.2.1. VFR departures are authorized when there is no authorized IFR departure
procedure for the airport, when the aircraft cannot depart using one of the IFR departure
methods contained in AFI 11-202V3 and AFMAN 11-217V1, when operational
requirements dictate (i.e. tactical necessity), or when most of the mission is planned as a
VFR flight for training. VFR departures require detailed planning to ensure obstacles and
high terrain are avoided.
6.16.2.2. IAW AFI 11-202V3 and AFMAN 11-217V2 AMC and AMC-gained crews are
specifically authorized to depart VFR without meeting IFR departure procedure
restrictions along the planned departure route with one engine inoperative while adhering
to the following:
6.16.2.2.1. Utilize radar advisory, monitoring, or control services when practical, and
ensure flight following by any available means (i.e. FSS or C2).
6.16.2.2.2. Consider reducing aircraft gross weight and/or delaying the mission until
environmental conditions improve.
6.16.2.2.3. Crews are responsible for terrain and obstacle planning/avoidance and
must climb to the Minimum IFR Altitude as soon as practical.