For OLF Spencer, if the course heading is 270 degrees, which departure corner applies?

For OLF Spencer, if the course heading is 270 degrees, which departure corner applies?

• A. Southeast
• B. Northeast
• C. Northwest
• D. Southwest

Answer: (C)

Choosing the departure corner comes from matching your immediate takeoff direction to the field’s designated exit quadrant. A course heading of 270 degrees means you’re heading due west. The westbound path at OLF Spencer is aligned with the northwest corner, giving you an initial track toward the western, northern portion of the field. This keeps you in the appropriate departure corridor for a westward turn and avoids conflicts with other patterns or restricted areas to the south or east. The other corners would direct you toward quadrants that don’t support a westbound initial path, which is why the northwest corner is the correct choice.

Choosing the departure corner comes from matching your immediate takeoff direction to the field’s designated exit quadrant. A course heading of 270 degrees means you’re heading due west. The westbound path at OLF Spencer is aligned with the northwest corner, giving you an initial track toward the western, northern portion of the field. This keeps you in the appropriate departure corridor for a westward turn and avoids conflicts with other patterns or restricted areas to the south or east. The other corners would direct you toward quadrants that don’t support a westbound initial path, which is why the northwest corner is the correct choice.