Climb configurations

Question 1

Entering a climb

Answer 1

Power
Attitude
Speed
Trim

Question 2

To exit a climb

Answer 2

Attitude - to level off hold attitude
Speed
Power
Trim

Question 3

Best angle of climb

Answer 3

Full power, 63kts, Attitude - first row of instruments

Question 4

Best rate of climb

Answer 4

Full power, Attitude, nose on horizon, 79kts

Question 5

Cruise climb

Answer 5

Full power, attitude, nose below horizon, 87kts

Question 6

What is the relationship between weight and lift in a climb?

Answer 6

Weight made up of two components (like vectors) - PCW and RCW , therefore lift=PCW - therefore weight is greater than lift.

Question 7

What is the relationship between thrust and drag in a climb?

Answer 7

Thrust is greater than drag - (to create forward forces)

Question 8

How does altitude affect a climb?

Answer 8

In low density environment - e.g. when hot or high alt - max thrust will reduce, therefore High density = better performance

Question 9

How do flaps work during a climb?

Answer 9

○ Lift and drag increase when flaps extend
○ Drag increases more
○ Decreases performance
○ Down during take-off
○ Up during landing - for high lift and high drag

Question 10

How does wind affect rate of climb?

Answer 10

Has no effect.

Question 11

Why are climbing turns limited to 15 degrees angle of bank?

Answer 11

Limited to 15 degrees as it will affect lift balance and climb performance.