Chapter 2.4 - Climbing Flight Flashcards
A Sustainable Climb is the result of?
- Increase in Thrust.
- Inclining the Flight Path above the Horizon.
The Angle between the ground and the aircraft’s Flight Path is called?
Angle of Climb.
Maximum Angle of Climb is achieved by doing what?
Achieving Maximum Height for Minimum Ground Distance.
What other aerodynamic is needed for an aircraft’s Angle of Climb?
Excess Thrust.
True or False. The speed of Maximum Angle of Climb is the lowest of the Climb Speeds?
True.
When using Maximum Angle of Climb what can occur to the Engine?
Overheating due to Low Airspeed and Maximum Power Setting.
Maximum Angle of Climb Speed is below what other speed?
Speed for Maximum Lift/Drag Ratio.
When should a Pilot use Maximum Angle of Climb?
To avoid obstacles after Takeoff.
What is Rate of Climb?
Vertical Speed of an Aircraft in feet per minute (FPM).
Maximum Rate of Climb is achieved by doing what?
Achieving Maximum Height in Minimum Time.
Which Airspeed is higher Angle of Climb or Rate of Climb?
Rate of Climb.
What’s the difference between Thrust and Power?
- Thrust = Force produced by Propeller/Engine.
- Power = Rate at which that force produces Motion.
Rate/Angle of Climb are effected by which two elements?
- Weight.
- Height.
Name 4 advantages of Normal Climb Speed compared to Maximum Rate/Angle Climb Speeds?
- Fastest of all Climb Speeds.
- Better Engine Cooling.
- Reduced Flight Time from increased Ground Speed.
- Better Forward Vision.
What’s the difference between Normal and Rate/Angle of Climb in Knots?
On average 10-20knots faster.
Name 3 ways of increasing Engine Cooling?
- Increasing Airspeed.
- Reducing Power.
- Opening of Cowl Flaps (if fitted).
Name 9 factors affecting Climb Performance?
- Weight.
- Power.
- Airspeed.
- Flaps Deflection.
- Altitude.
- Temperature.
- Bank Angle.
- Headwind/Tailwind.
- Windshear.
How does Weight affect Climb?
More Weight means Lift must be increased which will affect the excess Thrust for Climb.
How does Power affect Climb?
Less Power will reduce the best Rate/Angle of Climb.
How does Airspeed affect Climb?
Higher/Lower than the recommended Airspeed will reduce the best Rate/Angle of Climb.
How does Altitude affect Climb?
Decrease in Air Density the higher the Altitude.
How does Temperature affect Climb?
Decrease in Air Density depending on Temperature changes.
Define Density Height?
The Altitude adjusted by Temperature.
How does Bank Angle affect Climb?
Bank Angle increases apparent Weight of an Aircraft.
How does Headwind/Tailwind affect Climb?
Angle of Climb is increased when climbing into Headwind and reduces when climbing with Tailwind.
Define Windshear?
Any change in Speed and Direction of the Wind.
Define Wind Gradient?
When Windshear changes in only Speed and Height.
