Originally Posted by
runway16
I ask the question how does one remain within 3 nm radius of a non-lit aerodrome at 4.40 am. No strong town lights, no farm lights, little or no cars on the roadway.
Nothing to give you a reference to remain close to the departure airport while circling while trying to get above the LSALT..
Direct-To on the GPS, waypoint set as Porepunkah. It'll give a continuous bearing and NM to the ARP. Above LSALT, activate the flight plan and start your enroute climb. That's how I'd do it, anyway. But not there. Somewhere else. With lights.