Climb Performance

Question 1

What is service ceiling defined as?

Answer 1

The altitude at which the aircraft is unable to climb at a rate greater than 100 ft per minute (fpm)

Question 2

The max difference between power required and power available will give what type of climb?

Answer 2

Max Rate

Question 3

The max difference between thrust required and thrust available will give what type of climb?

Answer 3

Max Angle

Question 4

What main three factors affect climb performance?

Answer 4

1) Speed
2) Weight
3) Altitude

Question 5

What two effects does an increase in aircraft weight have on climb performance?

Answer 5

1) A change in weight will change the drag and power required, which alters the reserve power available
2) Effect on the speed required to achieve best RoC

Question 6

What is the absolute ceiling of the aircraft?

Answer 6

Height at which aircraft can only maintain level and cannot climb anymore.