For OLF Spencer, which departure corner applies when departing on a 090, 180, or 360 course?

For OLF Spencer, which departure corner applies when departing on a 090, 180, or 360 course?

• A. Northwest
• B. Southeast (also NE if course 090, 180, 360. NW if 270)
• C. Northeast
• D. Southwest

Answer: (B)

In this scenario, where you’re departing OLF Spencer, the corner you use is tied to your initial heading so your start aligns with the traffic pattern and keeps you clear of obstacles. The intended rule is to use the Southeast corner by default, but there are heading-based exceptions: for courses of 090, 180, or 360, you switch to the Northeast corner, and if your course is 270, you use the Northwest corner. So the option that states Southeast as the default with those course-specific adjustments is the correct one. The other corners would only apply under different headings, not the given ones.

In this scenario, where you’re departing OLF Spencer, the corner you use is tied to your initial heading so your start aligns with the traffic pattern and keeps you clear of obstacles. The intended rule is to use the Southeast corner by default, but there are heading-based exceptions: for courses of 090, 180, or 360, you switch to the Northeast corner, and if your course is 270, you use the Northwest corner. So the option that states Southeast as the default with those course-specific adjustments is the correct one. The other corners would only apply under different headings, not the given ones.