Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association
The purpose of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is to:
Promote seaplane flying and safety programs pertaining to seaplane operation throughout the State of Minnesota,
Promote a forum for the purpose of approaching governmental agencies, to educate said agencies, the legislature and the public in the understanding of seaplane operation, and
Create safe and compatible seaplane base facilities in the State of Minnesota.
Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP)
A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) departure procedure printed for pilot use in textual or graphic form to provide obstruction clearance via the least onerous route from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure. ODPs are recommended for obstruction clearance and may be flown without ATC clearance unless an alternate departure procedure (SID or radar vector) has been specifically assigned by ATC.
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