Climbing & Descending

AIM:   

To climb & descend with a constant airspeed & direction and level off at pre-selected altitudes

CONSIDERATIONS:

• Climb performance depends on power available
• Best Rate of Climb
• Full power, attitude for 60kts

Glide descents (engine failure)          

• Throttle closed
• Attitude for 55kts/65mph

AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT:

Climb             

• Full power                            
• T’s & P’s normal                                       
• Airspace limits                                                                                                           

Descent          

• Minimum altitudes - 500ft or 1000ft                                                 

Situational Awareness          

• Training area                         
• VFR

HUMAN FACTORS:

Altitude          

• Sinuses, diving

Vision            

• Empty sky myopia

Lookout  

• Lower nose
• S turn’s

Listen out

AIR EXERCISE:

Climb