On a similar topic, what is the feeling on the validity of using a SID (Radar) in similar circumstances, eg OCTA from an airfield which during tower (Class C) hours uses SID (Radar)?
I have always been of the belief that one would need radar control service (ie in CTA) to fly such a departure. Recently, I have had a few colleagues try to convince me that SID (Radar) can be flown OCTA. Their belief is that any heading could be flown from the turn point and terrain clearance is assured provided the minimum specified gradient is flown.
I would have said "bull*hit" until someone showed me the Canberra SID (Radar) plate. Here's the link (and for info, outside Canberra tower hours the overlying CTA has is LL8500):
http://www.airservices.gov.au/public...CBDP01-116.pdf
Anyone have a reference which allows this (in AIP/Jepp), or other examples?
Cheers,
VI