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What does top altitude mean on a SID?
The “top altitude” of the SID is the published or ATC assigned altitude limit until cleared to climb higher by ATC. The filed/expected altitude is not relevant, and has no bearing on the SID unless communications are lost between the pilot and ATC (14 CFR § 91.185).
What is top altitude?
‘Top Altitude’ is the maximum altitude a pilot is cleared to climb to in the initial SID clearance, or when receiving a ‘Climb via’ clearance from ATC.
What does climb via the SID mean?
On April 3, 2014, the FAA will implement “CLIMB VIA” phraseology and procedures for Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs). “CLIMB VIA” is an ATC clearance authorizing pilots to navigate a SID vertically and laterally while complying with all published restrictions.
What does a descend via clearance authorize you to do?
Without the ability to descend, meeting subsequent crossing restrictions might be impossible. Here’s what a descend via clearance authorizes you to do (AIM 5-4-1a): Descend at pilot’s discretion to meet published restrictions and laterally navigate on a STAR.
What is a vector Sid?
A radar vector SID is used where air traffic control provides radar navigational guidance to a filed or assigned route or to a fix depicted on a SID. Flying a vector SID may require first flying an obstacle departure procedure (ODP).
What is a SID IFR?
Description. A Standard Instrument Departure Route (SID) is a standard ATS route identified in an instrument departure procedure by which aircraft should proceed from take-off phase to the en-route phase.
How do I choose a cruising altitude?
According to FAR 91.159, if you’re more than 3,000 AGL, you need to be flying an odd-thousand MSL altitude +500 feet on a magnetic course of 0-179. And if you’re flying a magnetic course of 180-359, you should fly an even-thousand altitude +500 feet.