Flying the ODP

Obstacle Departure Procedures: A Deadly IFR Trap

We offer a detailed look at Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs), an important and often misunderstood IFR procedure. Learn what they are, how to find them, and a common (deadly) mistake. Here’s a quick refresher, a detailed briefing, and then a complete flight using an ODP.

These videos are from the Real World IFR video series.

Video 1: ODP Refresher

The videos below are for pilots who want to see exactly how to brief and fly a real ODP.

 

Video 2: Briefing

Video 3: Flight

Video 4: Debrief

These videos are excerpted from PilotWorkshops’ Real World IFR program. More info here…