Newps wrote:

Dave Butler wrote:


AFAIK there is no term "VFR departure" that means what you said.

He meant VFR climb. That makes you responsible for terrain and possibly
traffic. This is very common out here in the West to expedite getting
on course, you don't have to follow a cumbersome DP to clear terrain.

OK. VFR climb I am familiar with. I've never seen it used when issued a
clearance prior to takeoff, though. Must be a regional thing. I can see where it
could be convenient where terrain is an issue. DGB