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I understand that I can not fly while taking unapproved antibiotics. But can I go to the doctor and get my medical renewed while I'm on the antibiotics, to save some time? How long do I have to wait until it gets out of my system? (before I can fly and/or to before I can update my medical) The...

Let me phrase my question differently. What I'm trying to figure out is, as a backup strategy, can I expect to be able to hold over the MCA flag, below the MCA, but above the MEA immediately before the MCA flag? Is there anything unsafe about doing such a hold?

So a follow on question, if I miscalculate my climb rate (or get in a downdraft) is it acceptable to hold over an MCA flag? Or do I have to turn around and fly in the opposite direction prior to reaching the MCA flag?

Thanks for the responses everyone, really appreciate.

When MEA increases, do I have to climb to the new MEA before the MEA changes? Or can I start climbing at the point it changes, as long as I can climb better than 200 feet per nm? If I have to be at the new MEA before MEA changes, and miscalculate my ability to get to the required altitude on...

Thanks! That's exactly the page I've been looking for. Really appreciate it, Tom!

A few months ago I saw a page on AOPA website where they have compiled many different training courses available on the web. (Not just the ones developed by AOPA) Haven't saved the link to that page, and now I can not find it. Does anyone know what I am talking about? It almost seems like they...

Thanks, good information!

Have a few questions that I can't seem to find the answers anywhere: 1. If I depart straight out from a runway with standard T/O minimums, am I protected against the "low close in obstacles"? Do departure minimums and ODPs protect me from the low close in obstacles? 2. How far out does...

That makes sense, appreciate it, midlifeflyer.

But if ATC gives me vectors, they are "required" to keep me safe from terrain/obstacles, correct? Therefore, I should only use ODPs in the absence of specific instruction from ATC. Does that sound right?

OK, I get the idea. Thanks everyone!

I’m in the middle of my instrument training and just trying to make sense of Obstacle Departure Procedures. Have a specific question: Departing RW35 in Norwood (KOWD) , ODP states: Turn left heading 315 to 1900 before turning east. I understand that if my on-course heading requires a turn due...

We still need his rate of climb and wind information. If you derived rate of climb from the first 50 feet, it's inaccurate.

If you call logical discussions trolling sure. If you don't like it, you don't have to read it. FYI, I read more than I post. You can look at my join date. ;)