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not suitable for diverse departure (i.e., one runway had penetrations of the
40:1 OCS). A further examination of Birmingham shows none of the runways
are suitable for diverse departures. USAF aircrews can depart IFR from
Birmingham using a SID, ODP, or specific ATC departure instructions.
9.16.6.2.4.1.1. The Birmingham Three is a vector SID. There is nothing
that would obviously restrict a USAF crew from filing and flying this SID
other than NAVAID compatibility issues, provided all required climb
gradients can be achieved on the departure runway.
9.16.6.2.4.1.2. The ODPs for Birmingham are fairly straightforward. All
require crews to climb on runway heading until reaching an altitude
specified for that runway, then turn on course.
9.16.6.2.4.1.3. A radar vector departure is another option authorized in
this case, provided you can achieve the published climb gradients for the
departure runway. Don’t forget to fly the ODP prior to the vector.
9.16.6.2.5. Question: How should aircrews file the departure(s)
9.16.6.2.6. Answer: It depends on the intended departure procedure and route of
flight.
9.16.6.2.6.1. If you intend to file to an initial NAVAID, the best way to file
would be to use the Birmingham Three SID IAW FLIP GP.
9.16.6.2.6.2. If your intention is to depart via specific ATC departure
instructions, you can annotate the comment, “Request Radar Vector
Departure” on your flight plan IAW FLIP GP.
9.16.6.2.7. Question: What can the aircrew expect as an ATC clearance
9.16.6.2.8. Answer: The clearance at Birmingham will probably be fairly
straightforward. If you will be going to one of the fixes depicted on the SID, your
clearance will be the SID and appropriate transition. If you will depart via the
ODP or specific ATC departure instructions, you clearance will include specific
headings, courses, altitudes, or fixes.
9.16.6.2.9. Question: What is the required climb gradient with all engines
operating
9.16.6.2.10. Answer: It depends on the runway.
9.16.6.2.10.1. Because there is no climb gradient published on the SID but
the “trouble T” is depicted on the SID itself, use the climb gradients listed in
the “trouble T.”
9.16.6.2.10.2. There are no low close-in obstacles depicted so all climb
gradients apply from 35 feet above DER.
9.16.6.2.10.2.1. For runway 6, you must achieve at least 360 ft/nm to
1700.
9.16.6.2.10.2.2. For runway 24, there is no climb gradient listed and also
no prohibition on departing on this runway. However, there is an ODP for