Bob Moore wrote:

(Michael) wrote

There used to be takeoff minimums where a turn was required as soon as
possible after takeoff for obstacle avoidance reasons. Anyone know if
any such still exist or if they have all been phased out?

I don't belive that "they" have moved the hill at St. Maarten yet. :-)

I don't believe it is in the United States, either, thus not under FAA TERPs
criteria.