After departing Waldron turn eastbound to avoid the Power Plant. What is the turning criterion to cross Padre Island (~120)?

After departing Waldron turn eastbound to avoid the Power Plant. What is the turning criterion to cross Padre Island (~120)?

• A. Immediately
• B. After reaching 1000' MSL
• C. Once feet wet
• D. When cleared by ATC

Answer: (C)

Crossing Padre Island is governed by a geographic boundary, not an altitude or clearance check. Begin the eastbound turn to cross the island when you are over the water—when your position is at “feet wet.” That boundary reflects the shoreline, ensuring you cross the island while over water and on the intended corridor away from the Power Plant. Starting the turn earlier would keep you on land and misplace the crossing; waiting for a specific altitude or ATC clearance is not the criterion used for this coast-cross maneuver.

Crossing Padre Island is governed by a geographic boundary, not an altitude or clearance check. Begin the eastbound turn to cross the island when you are over the water—when your position is at “feet wet.” That boundary reflects the shoreline, ensuring you cross the island while over water and on the intended corridor away from the Power Plant. Starting the turn earlier would keep you on land and misplace the crossing; waiting for a specific altitude or ATC clearance is not the criterion used for this coast-cross maneuver.