Does Part 91 have takeoff minimums?
Part 91 operators (with a few exceptions) have NO standard takeoff minimums. They can take off in “zero-zero” conditions.
What are standard take off minimums IFR?
Standard takeoff minima are one statute mile for aircraft having two engines or less and one-half statute mile for aircraft having more than two engines. Specified ceiling and visibility minima will allow visual avoidance of obstacles during the initial climb at the standard climb gradient.
Can you take off in IFR?
(1) Unless otherwise authorized by the FAA, no pilot may takeoff from a civil airport under IFR unless the weather conditions at time of takeoff are at or above the weather minimums for IFR takeoff prescribed for that airport under part 97 of this chapter.
What is the standard IFR climb gradient?
200 feet per nautical mile
The standard climb-gradient requirement is 200 feet per nautical mile after crossing the departure end of the runway (DER) at a height of 35 feet agl. After that, climb gradients can increase if terrain or obstacles are factors surrounding, or within, the designated departure-path surface.
What are the lowest takeoff minimums that ops specs may authorize?
The OpSpecs permitting takeoff with lower than the standard minimums allow for departure with visibility lower than 1 mile—as low as 500 feet of runway visual range (RVR).
What gets you to 100 above the touchdown zone?
What Gets You To 100′ Above The Touchdown Zone? If you can see the white approach light system and nothing else, you can descend down to 100′ above touchdown zone elevation, regardless of the type of approach you’re flying (even if it’s a non-precision approach).
Where do you find alternate takeoff minimums?
Alternate IFR Takeoff Minimums Part 121 and Part 135 operators must follow alternate minimums, which can be found in FAR 125.217.
What are alternate takeoff minimums?
IFR takeoff alternates are required when weather conditions are above takeoff minimums, but below landing minimums for the departure runway or airport. Takeoff alternates aren’t required under Part 91, and usually only apply to Part 135 or Part 121 Air Carriers.