Search found 2 matches

by linzhiming
Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:30 am
Forum: Pilots
Topic: KSMX terrain avoidance/ODP
Replies: 8
Views: 4140

Re: KSMX terrain avoidance/ODP

Hi jx_, Thanks for checking and you are right that heading 100 wouldn’t lead me straight to the tower and 3253ft elevation point that I was concerned about. At first glance, it looked like that as I didn’t account for the magnetic variation. Heading 100 would roughly lead towards the points with the...
by linzhiming
Sun Sep 23, 2018 1:48 am
Forum: Pilots
Topic: KSMX terrain avoidance/ODP
Replies: 8
Views: 4140

KSMX terrain avoidance/ODP

On a recent flight from KSMX to KOXR with a filed route of RZS VTU, I received the following clearance "Cleared to Oxnard airport, on departure fly heading 100, radar vectors San Marcus, as filed, [...]" How would I ensure to stay clear of terrain upon departure? I was particularly worried...