Which Way Do I Go George?

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RogerW
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Which Way Do I Go George?

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Question from a new-be

When given a heading to fly after takeoff, i.e., "fly runway heading", "left downwind departure", etc., is it intended to be flown until clear of the airspace or inner core of a charlie/bravo?

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Re: Which Way Do I Go George?

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'fly runway heading' or 'fly heading 220' or specific headings to be flown, and you should continue on that heading until advised. "Left downwind departure" is not a heading. You would exit the pattern on the downwind and then resume own nav once clear of the pattern.
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Re: Which Way Do I Go George?

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Keith Smith wrote:'fly runway heading' or 'fly heading 220' or specific headings to be flown, and you should continue on that heading until advised. "Left downwind departure" is not a heading. You would exit the pattern on the downwind and then resume own nav once clear of the pattern.
Thanks Kieth.

So I want to make sure I am understanding these scenarios.

'Fly runway heading' or 'fly heading 220 until advised': I continue on that heading until told otherwise or leave the airspace, whichever occurs first. At that time I am no longer under their jurisdiction. I would assume any altitude restriction is also lifted at that point, if there was one, without verbal instruction.

'Left downwind departure' or any other leg: Once I reach the point where I would turn on the next leg, in this case base, I can turn on course at that time or beyond. Should I climb through pattern altitude while on downwind or remain at pattern altitude until at my 'on course' point? I assume just keep climbing.

Please advise if I'm still not getting it. I would rather get it right in this forum than wrong in the air. Virtual mid-airs hurt, lol!
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