Entry into the Climb

Chapter 7.2

Objectives

To know the procedure to enter the climb

LOOKOUT before starting a climb

Before starting a climb, perform a LOOKOUT of the airspace above and behind the airplane to make sure the climb flight path is clear of conflicting traffic.

The space in front of the airplane can be monitored by slight course changes.

Types of Climb

A sufficient power reserve allows for the following types of climb:

Climb at a given speed

Climb with a given rate of climb

Choice of climb speed

The climb with the basic school airplanes is carried out at prescribed airspeeds, according to the operational requirements. For these aircraft, the following speeds have been defined:

Climbing Transition Procedures, POWER / ATTITUDE / TRIM

Climbing Transition Procedures, POWER / ATTITUDE / TRIM

The aircraft has to be brought into a previously known REFERENCE ATTITUDE for Vx or Vy.

Questions

What is the correct procedure when transitioning form a straight and level flight to climb?

• Lookout
• Mixture set
• POWER
• ATTITUDE
• TRIM

What kind of climb do you choose for your school airplane (speed or rate of climb)?

• Climb at given airspeed