Constant rate climbs and descents

T-45C TS & ADV BIFP-04

Basic Flight Maneuvers and Transitions

(2) Altitude

(3) Vertical velocity

c. Exit transition

(1) Pitch

(2) Altitude

(3) Vertical velocity

(4) RPM/fuel flow indicator

II. Constant rate climbs and descents

A. Constant rate climb

1. Procedure

a. Set power to 1,500 pph

b. Adjust nose to about 2-3 degrees noseup to

maintain 200 KIAS

c. Adjust power to maintain 1,000 fpm climb

d. Lead level-off at target altitude minus 10% of vertical

velocity

2. Control

a. Entry transition: establish 1,000 fpm rate of climb by

simultaneously advancing power and raising nose

b. In maneuver

(1) Control airspeed with adjustments to pitch

NOTE: Pitot static instruments contain lag

factors. Don't chase the vertical velocity with

pitch or power adjustments.

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