ODPs

[schwed]

You don't need a clearance to fly an ODP (remember you need clearance to fly a SID).

If you file IFR, you need a clearance for everything. If this was a VFR flight to Santa Barbara, the you could fly the ODP on your own after being released to "own nav".

It's ALWAYS a good idea to let the controller know you're flying an ODP even though you don't need a clearance. That will ensure you and the controllers are on the same page.

Assuming it's VFR, then I would agree...

That's not correct. Unlike a SID, you do not need a clearance to fly an ODP.

[501Aviator]

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[NameCoin]

Riverside(RAL) is another good one where the ODP gets assigned and can be a challenge to visualize depending on the runway and route direction.

It seems that several fields around KONT have the obstacle departure procedure as part of the instrument clearance. It is very common out of KPOC and KCCB as well.

[snglecoil]

I've been given the 30 DP out of KWHP several times, although I'm usually vectored off the DP approaching 4500' rather than flying the entire thing.