@imnathanhopper: It is critical as a professional pilot to understand how to read a SID chart! SIDs are standard instrument departures and are a controlled way to get airplanes from the ground to cruise in an organized manner with traffic and obstacle clearance. A lot of times you will hear ATC say "Climb VIA the SID". This clearance means they expect you to follow the specific directions, altitudes, and speeds precisely! Also, if you have an airline interview coming up, make sure you know all the intricate details of Jeppessen charts! Guranteed to be asked about this on your interview! . . . . . #aviation #pilot #studentpilot #flightschool #atpl