Ok, so say I have been designated a SID to follow after takeoff, the SID has strict rules for climbing for example at 4000ft at a certain waypoint, then 5000ft next one and so on. Then after takeoff atc instructs me let say for example "climb FL 150". Should I just forget the published restrictions and shoot up or obey the restrictions until past the last restriction point and then just climb to assigned FL? And if I follow the restrictions, say the ATC directs starts all of a sudden giving me vectors (which take me off my published SID lateral route) out of the terminal area, can I at that point forget about the alt restrictions since I am not even flying the published SID anymore?

 

Thanks!

I assume you're talking about fsx ai?

Although they won't know about the SID, real ATC often say "cancel Sid , fly direct to XXX, climb to XXX. "

 

At least in New Zealand they do.

The height restrictions in SIDs are often minimum attainable levels to ensure that the slowest climbing a/c can meet the noise abatement requirements. However, once you get to the SID ceiling you must stay there until otherwise authorised by ATC. As soon as they clear you to another altitude you fly to that altitude even if you have not yet finished flying the SID.

The default ATC is not realistic so you won't get any accurate instructions. You need a programme like PFE which allows you to build in the SID to the FP. Thus you get correct clearances and also clearances to other FL's depending on traffic.

The height restrictions in SIDs are often minimum attainable levels to ensure that the slowest climbing a/c can meet the noise abatement requirements. However, once you get to the SID ceiling you must stay there until otherwise authorised by ATC. As soon as they clear you to another altitude you fly to that altitude even if you have not yet finished flying the SID.

The default ATC is not realistic so you won't get any accurate instructions. You need a programme like PFE which allows you to build in the SID to the FP. Thus you get correct clearances and also clearances to other FL's depending on traffic.

 

 

I fly always in vatsim network, never use AI atc. Maybe this is the wrong forums? But anyway, so if I fly a SID that atc instructed when getting my clearance and atc gives me an altitude/level, I am allowed to climb that level as quickly as I want? Meaning I dont have to obey the published restrictions in the SID?

If ATC says climb, climb. Doesn't matter what the chart says. Which SID are you referring to out of curiosity?

If a SID is included in your take-off clearance you will be cleared to an altitude or FL which is the SIDs ceiling. During your departure you may receive another clearance to a higher altitude in which case obviously you continue your climb to that point with or without speed restrictions. If on the other hand you have not received any altitude clearance before you arrive at the SID ceiling you must level off and maintain that alt/FL until you do receive further clearance. It is quite common for example at EGLL to be kept at the SID ceiling right up to the last moment.

 

As for flying to the level as quickly as you want. It depends! First of all you should in any case be following a noise abatement procedure. Thereafter you are speed limited (typically 250kts-but often a chart will impose a different speed) for the rest of the SID unless ATC release you from the speed restriction. Then you can initiate your normal rate of climb and speeds. However if you still have to make large turns in order to get on course it's not advisable as it may result in large bank angles or your inertial system having to make large corrections to keep you on course. For example MID3G from rwy 27L at Heathrow may (depending on your fp) require a large left turn at the SID exit point. If you are doing 290kts and climbing in excess of 4,000fpm the chances are that you will stray off course as the inertial system will not overbank the a/c.

To answer your specific question, a restatement of an assigned altitude OR an assignment of a new altitude DOES cancel any other altitude restrictions on the SID. If ATC needs you to comply with the SID altitudes, they either have to restate the restrictions, or they will say, "comply with restrictions."

 

Otherwise, you can throw the vertical profile out the window if you receive a climb instruction (or a restatement of an assigned altitude...something many pilots aren't aware of).

The simple rules of a SIDs and STARs

 

If they tell you to follow a SID or STAR you follow the route. Do not follow altitudes, or speeds on the plate. During your clearance they usually give you an altitude to climb to.

 

If they tell you to follow altitudes, speeds or both, then you can follow whats on the plate.

 

Pretty simple rules.

The simple rules of a SIDs and STARs

 

If they tell you to follow a SID or STAR you follow the route. Do not follow altitudes, or speeds on the plate. During your clearance they usually give you an altitude to climb to.

 

If they tell you to follow altitudes, speeds or both, then you can follow whats on the plate.

 

Pretty simple rules.

 

For example MID3G at LHR has a ceiling of 6,000ft. ATC when giving the SID clearance will clear you to FL60. Upon contact with departure he/she may give another altitude/FL clearance. If not then you report level at 60 and stay there until you receive further clearance.

Correct.

On an SID, if ATC tells you to climb, usually it means you can climb, however, ATC is supposed to say "unrestricted" to lift any ambiguity, so it is better to double check.