Ex 7. Climbing

Aim:

To enter and maintain a steady full-power-climb, and then return to level flight at a predetermined altitude. Also to enter and maintain a steady cruise-climb.

Airmanship:

• Lookout
• Altimeter setting procedure
• Position of aircraft in relation to Airways etc
• Awareness of any blind spots
• Monitoring engine temperature

Entry to climb:

• Power first, then attitude adjustment (PAHT Power-Attitude-Hold-Trim)
• Combining power and attitude for performance
• Establishing and holding correct speed for climb

Levelling off:

• Attitude first, then power adjustment (AHPT Attitude-Hold-Power-Trim)
• Maintenance of selected altitude

Effect of flaps on climb, (if applicable):

• Effect on attitude and airspeed

Maximum Angle of climb:

• Speed to achieve performance required
• Practical uses

Maximum Rate of climb

• Speed to achieve performance required
• Practical uses

Cruise climb

• Practical uses