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Originally Posted by E6BAV8R  So what exactly, in general, is the point of a visual climb SID than? Why not just file direct to your first waypoint? |
I believe it has to do with the traffic going in and out of LAS. Not only is the DP for obstacle clearance but one of the only ways out of there is to fly directly over the airport. The DP gives you the altitude needed to fly over the airport.