Really the question is are you protected for the climb gradients on a radar vector from take off to the MINIMUM Vector Altitude. I would definitely say NO. The proof is that a company can have an Engine Inop Procedure with an immediate turn after take-off, while ATC might still give the aircraft a "maintain runway heading" vector. In that case, if you were to blindly maintain runway heading with an engine out, and not follow the EO Procedure, obstacle clearance might not be assured.. you know what i mean..
Last edited by stormyweathers; 7th Aug 2011 at 12:46.