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