polaris
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I want to depart KFRR and join V144 westbound, which has an MEA of 5500 ft due to 3000 ft mountains to the west. I want to join the victor airway for precisely that reason.
Since KFRR is 704 ft, I'm going to below MEA during the initial stages of my flight. How do I ensure terrain clearance if I am in the soup? Although I am pretty confident a steady 500 fpm climb will get me to 5500 ft before I meet the mountains, how do I know for sure? ATC isn't responsible for terrain clearance if I'm under MEA or MOCA, right?
Since KFRR is 704 ft, I'm going to below MEA during the initial stages of my flight. How do I ensure terrain clearance if I am in the soup? Although I am pretty confident a steady 500 fpm climb will get me to 5500 ft before I meet the mountains, how do I know for sure? ATC isn't responsible for terrain clearance if I'm under MEA or MOCA, right?