For a procedure turn, the initial outbound leg distance is marked by which DME?

For a procedure turn, the initial outbound leg distance is marked by which DME?

• A. 2.5 DME
• B. 1.5 DME
• C. 3.0 DME
• D. 2.0 DME

Answer: (A)

In a procedure turn, the outbound leg must start at a defined point so you have the proper spacing to reverse course and align with the inbound track. When a chart uses DME, the point to begin the reversal is indicated by a specific DME distance from the reference facility. In this case, the published outbound distance is 2.5 DME, so you fly outbound until you’re 2.5 nautical miles from the VOR (or the defined fix) and then start the turn to set up the inbound course. This 2.5 DME point ensures you remain within protected airspace and have enough room to complete the reversal safely. Other distances are only used if the chart explicitly specifies a different outbound length.

In a procedure turn, the outbound leg must start at a defined point so you have the proper spacing to reverse course and align with the inbound track. When a chart uses DME, the point to begin the reversal is indicated by a specific DME distance from the reference facility. In this case, the published outbound distance is 2.5 DME, so you fly outbound until you’re 2.5 nautical miles from the VOR (or the defined fix) and then start the turn to set up the inbound course. This 2.5 DME point ensures you remain within protected airspace and have enough room to complete the reversal safely. Other distances are only used if the chart explicitly specifies a different outbound length.