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Old 4th Dec 2019, 09:38
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joshuahsong
 
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Deprature on MACAO Airport RWY 34

Hi.
I flew to Macao airport (MFM) yesterday for the first time, and have a question on departure procedure for RWY 34.
Due to some noise issue, all departing traffic on RWY 34 have to turn right 15 degrees and climb to 400 ft. This is specified on departure plate.
Runway heading is 344, initial climb heading is 359.
This means we have to make a turning maneuver before reaching 400ft AGL, which conflicts with common knowledge.
We all know the minimum turning altitude for instrument departure is 400ft AGL isn't it?
So in this airport when do you guys start turning maneuver? If you make a turn below 400ft, do you have any reference for such an early turn?
Yesterday, we (me and my captain) decided to start turn after clearing 400ft AGL, and actually we overshoot the LNAV path.




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