Ex 7 Climbing Aim To enter and maintain a steady full power climb then to return to level flight at a predetermined altitude, also to enter and maintain a steady cruise climb

The Forces More power is required in a climb to balance the increase in drag from weight More power is required in a climb to balance the increase in drag from weight Drag also varies with airspeed so- Drag also varies with airspeed so- CLIMB PERFORMNCE VARIES WITH AIRSPEED CLIMB ENTRY CLIMB PERFORMNCE VARIES WITH AIRSPEED CLIMB ENTRY

Climb Attitudes rates of climb 1 min at 45mph =500ft 1 min at 50 mph =700ft per min Figures illustration only Cruise Climb 300rpm above cruise to give climb rate of 300ft per min [not shown on diagram] See next slide

Possible us of best angle not Recommended Best to de-rig If Obstruction close de rigg

To Enter A Climb P.A.T Power. Attitude. Trim.

To level off from climb A.P.T Attitude. Power. Trim. A.P.T Attitude Power Trim

Airmanship Lookout Above behind and blind spots, for other traffic and cloud Lookout Above behind and blind spots, for other traffic and cloud Airspace Check chart Airspace Check chart Altimeter Correct setting for airspace Altimeter Correct setting for airspace Engine Temperatures and pressures within limits Engine Temperatures and pressures within limits