Abandoning a S/E Procedure

[LOKE]

I am surprised that pilots would be allowed to disregard a S/E Procedure in Day/VMC. I know of one company which allows a S/E Procedure in Day/VFR conditions only – but there is a specific procedure. I think most pilots would have difficulty estimating there performance S/E when viewing an obstacle in the distance – even if they knew what the restrictive obstacle was – which is usually not indicated in the procedure.

It’s my understanding that in the average twin – you climb is less than 150’ per mile. Many procedures provide an escape route where the critical obstacle may be miles from the field and located opposite the direction of take off. I think I’d stick to the procedure – VFR or not.

John – thank you for you information.

LK