Climbing + Descending Flashcards
Initiating climb
PAT
- Increase power (right rudder)
- Raise nose
- Trim
Leveling off from climb
APT
- Lower nose (let airspeed increase to 90kts)
- Decrease power (left rudder)
- Trim
Initiating descent
PAT
- Decrease power (left rudder)
- Lower nose
- Trim
Leveling off from descent
PAT
- Increase power (right rudder)
- Raise nose
- Trim
Engine considerations in the climb
There is risk of the engine temp rising (due to high power setting and low airspeed). So:
- Climb with mixture FULL RICH
- Monitor engine temps regularly
- If temp becomes too high, increase airspeed and reducing power by climbing at a shallower angle
Climbing Vx and why you would climb at that speed
Best angle climb speed used to clear obstacles
Climbing Vy and why you would climb at that speed
Best rate climb speed used to gain altitude in a short time
What are the benefits of a cruise / normal climb
- Better forward visibility
- Faster EnRoute performance
- Better engine control due to greater airflow over control surfaces
- Better engine cooling
- More comfortable attitude
Headwind / tailwind effect on a climb
A steeper climb is achieved in a headwind direction
The effect of flap on climb attitude
Lower nose attitude
Engine considerations during glide
- Mixture FULL RICH
- Carb heat ON
- Engine warm every 1000ft
What is a glide
Descending with throttle closed
Effect of flaps on descent
When flaps are lowered the descent angle is steeper and there is an increased ROD
Climbing turn how to maintain correct climb speed
Lowering the nose
Entering a climbing turn
- Establish a/c in straight climb at the desired airspeed and trim
- Look out, clear the area and select reference point
- Roll into turn whilst applying same side rudder
- Hold nose at a slightly lower attitude to maintain airspeed
