Formations - P-12820171

T-45C TS INav-06

Departure and Terminal Procedures

EXCEPTION: When a precision approach

compatible with installed and operable aircraft

equipment is available, and published minimums are

less than 300/1, takeoff is authorized provided the

weather is at least equal to the precision approach

minimums for the landing runway in use. In no case

when the weather is less than a 200-ft ceiling and

1/2 sm visibility/2,400 ft runway visual range (RVR).

Formations

Independent of instrument ratings

Restricted to two aircraft of “similar” performance

(lead aircraft on downwind side of runway)

Weather must be equal to, or above, published

circling minimums for runway in use (if circling

approach not authorized for runway in use,

formation takeoff minimums revert to basic VFR of

1000/3)

PROGRESS CHECK

Question 2 — 2.5.12.2

When is takeoff permitted with a ceiling of less than 300 ft

and visibility of less than 1 sm for a standard instrument

rated pilot?

ANSWER: When a precision approach is available to the

runway in use with minimums of not less than 200-1/2.

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