During Able and Baker departures, what is the maximum airspeed beyond 100 KIAS?

During Able and Baker departures, what is the maximum airspeed beyond 100 KIAS?

• A. Up to 140 KIAS
• B. Up to 120 KIAS
• C. Up to 100 KIAS
• D. No limit

Answer: (B)

Able and Baker departures specify a speed cap after you pass 100 KIAS to keep the initial climb and turn within a stable, controllable flight envelope. You should not exceed 120 KIAS beyond that point. This limit helps preserve rotor authority and predictable handling during the departure, reducing the chance of loss of control or reduced obstacle/traffic separation as you gain altitude. Exceeding 120 KIAS would push you into a less suitable regime for these departures, while staying at or below 100 KIAS is unnecessarily restrictive once you’ve passed the 100 KIAS threshold.

Able and Baker departures specify a speed cap after you pass 100 KIAS to keep the initial climb and turn within a stable, controllable flight envelope. You should not exceed 120 KIAS beyond that point. This limit helps preserve rotor authority and predictable handling during the departure, reducing the chance of loss of control or reduced obstacle/traffic separation as you gain altitude. Exceeding 120 KIAS would push you into a less suitable regime for these departures, while staying at or below 100 KIAS is unnecessarily restrictive once you’ve passed the 100 KIAS threshold.