Originally Posted by
KC10 FATboy
You always have to meet 3.3% or 200'/NM when departing IFR unless you've been specifically authorized otherwise.
I don't agree with that. I'm pretty sure the only regulatory issue is that you must clear obstacles by 35' and 200' laterally within the airport boundary, and within 300' beyond that.
"If you are using US Government NACO plates, obstacle climb gradients are indicated by a dagger symbology (sword); whereas, ATC climb gradients are published without any special symbology."
This is very good and probably the answer I'm looking for. Thank you for that.