IFR for 200
Two-part question
1) What symbol indicates there is a minimum crossing altitude at the Vernal VOR (VEL)?
2) What is the minimum crossing altitude and to what route(s) and in which direction(s) of flight does it apply?
The flag with the "X" in it, 9500 when departing the VOR on V391 northbound
Bonus: what minimum climb gradient is assumed from the MCA while climbing to the MEA after leaving the VOR?
Answer to Bonus Question
> Sea Level to 5000 ft the climb gradient needed is 150 ft per nm
> 5000 ft msl to 10,000 msl climb gradient needed is 120 ft per nm
> Greater than 10,000 ft msl climb gradient needed is 100 ft per nm
Ref: Instrument Procedures Handbook, Pages 2-29 and 2-30
https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/
aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/media/Chapter_2.pdf