In offset entry above 14,000 ft in still air, the outbound time on a 30° offset track is limited to which duration?

• A. 3 minutes
• B. 1 minute
• C. 1 minute 30 seconds
• D. 2 minutes

Answer: (C)

The key idea is how long you can fly outbound on a 30° offset during an offset entry, so you can join the inbound course without leaving the protected area. Above 14,000 ft in still air, the published limit for the outbound leg on a 30° offset is 1 minute 30 seconds. This duration is chosen because the 30° offset together with a standard-rate turn back toward the inbound course must be completed within the maneuvering space of the protected area; 1:30 provides just enough time to reach the proper distance from the fix and begin the inbound turn. With zero wind, the path is purely determined by your turn rate and heading, so the limit is a fixed, predictable value. If you exceeded that time, you could end up too far along the arc when intercepting the inbound course, risking encroachment on protected airspace or complicating separation from other traffic.