Chapter 2.4 - Climbing Flight

Question 1

A Sustainable Climb is the result of?

Answer 1

• Increase in Thrust.

- Inclining the Flight Path above the Horizon.

Question 2

The Angle between the ground and the aircraft’s Flight Path is called?

Answer 2

Angle of Climb.

Question 3

Maximum Angle of Climb is achieved by doing what?

Answer 3

Achieving Maximum Height for Minimum Ground Distance.

Question 4

What other aerodynamic is needed for an aircraft’s Angle of Climb?

Answer 4

Excess Thrust.

Question 5

True or False. The speed of Maximum Angle of Climb is the lowest of the Climb Speeds?

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

When using Maximum Angle of Climb what can occur to the Engine?

Answer 6

Overheating due to Low Airspeed and Maximum Power Setting.

Question 7

Maximum Angle of Climb Speed is below what other speed?

Answer 7

Speed for Maximum Lift/Drag Ratio.

Question 8

When should a Pilot use Maximum Angle of Climb?

Answer 8

To avoid obstacles after Takeoff.

Question 9

What is Rate of Climb?

Answer 9

Vertical Speed of an Aircraft in feet per minute (FPM).

Question 10

Maximum Rate of Climb is achieved by doing what?

Answer 10

Achieving Maximum Height in Minimum Time.

Question 11

Which Airspeed is higher Angle of Climb or Rate of Climb?

Answer 11

Rate of Climb.

Question 12

What’s the difference between Thrust and Power?

Answer 12

• Thrust = Force produced by Propeller/Engine.

- Power = Rate at which that force produces Motion.

Question 13

Rate/Angle of Climb are effected by which two elements?

Answer 13

• Weight.

- Height.

Question 14

Name 4 advantages of Normal Climb Speed compared to Maximum Rate/Angle Climb Speeds?

Answer 14

• Fastest of all Climb Speeds.
• Better Engine Cooling.
• Reduced Flight Time from increased Ground Speed.
• Better Forward Vision.

Question 15

What’s the difference between Normal and Rate/Angle of Climb in Knots?

Answer 15

On average 10-20knots faster.

Question 16

Name 3 ways of increasing Engine Cooling?

Answer 16

• Increasing Airspeed.
• Reducing Power.
• Opening of Cowl Flaps (if fitted).

Question 17

Name 9 factors affecting Climb Performance?

Answer 17

• Weight.
• Power.
• Airspeed.
• Flaps Deflection.
• Altitude.
• Temperature.
• Bank Angle.
• Headwind/Tailwind.
• Windshear.

Question 18

How does Weight affect Climb?

Answer 18

More Weight means Lift must be increased which will affect the excess Thrust for Climb.

Question 19

How does Power affect Climb?

Answer 19

Less Power will reduce the best Rate/Angle of Climb.

Question 20

How does Airspeed affect Climb?

Answer 20

Higher/Lower than the recommended Airspeed will reduce the best Rate/Angle of Climb.

Question 21

How does Altitude affect Climb?

Answer 21

Decrease in Air Density the higher the Altitude.

Question 22

How does Temperature affect Climb?

Answer 22

Decrease in Air Density depending on Temperature changes.

Question 23

Define Density Height?

Answer 23

The Altitude adjusted by Temperature.

Question 24

How does Bank Angle affect Climb?

Answer 24

Bank Angle increases apparent Weight of an Aircraft.

Question 25

How does Headwind/Tailwind affect Climb?

Answer 25

Angle of Climb is increased when climbing into Headwind and reduces when climbing with Tailwind.

Question 26

Define Windshear?

Answer 26

Any change in Speed and Direction of the Wind.

Question 27

Define Wind Gradient?

Answer 27

When Windshear changes in only Speed and Height.