Light Aircraft on SIDs
Hi there, from an ATCO point of view could I ask what is the best course of action for a pilot in the following situation. If a light single is departing using a SID, which say tracks straight ahead for 1nm then has a 90 degree turn or more to intercept a track to a VOR/NDB, what would you rather the pilot does, bearing in mind the turning radius allowed is designed for heavy jets and there would generally be a slight headwind. The pilot could track straight ahead slightly longer then turn to intercept at a more appropriate point. They could diverge from track by a nominal figure of say 30 degrees to perform a 60 degree intercept. Or they could turn most of the way through onto around a 30 degree intercept but only intercept track quite far down towards the beacon. In my humble opinion, the first option is a non starter because an examiner would like to see a postive effort made to follow the procedure. So it comes down to the question would 30 degrees off the extended centreline be diverging quickly enough for your liking to let jet traffic behind depart on the SID or would you prefer a greater heading change and have us most of the way there before we intercept track? I personally would prefer the 60 degree intercept option but I'd like to hear what you guys/gals think as well.
Thanks for your time