Climbs and Descents - P-340

T-34C INSTRUMENTS

CHAPTER SIX

The head of the needle is now in a position to fall to the desired course.

Figure 616 illustrates a doubletheangle intercept to a course of 270.

Figure 616 Aircraft on 085 Radial

Judge the rate of intercept and plan the turn to roll out on course.

Track on the desired course.

610.

CLIMBS & DESCENTS

Reference:

NIFM Part VI, "Enroute Procedures"; AIM, Chapter 4.

Amplification Sections 611 613 will describe the various types of climbs and descents to be

used when transiting from the terminal to the enroute structure and back.

NOTE

ATC requires a climb or descent rate consistent with the operating

characteristics of the aircraft to 1000 feet above or below the assigned

altitude. Once within 1000 feet of assigned altitude, attempt to climb

or descend at a rate between 500 FPM to 1500 FPM to the assigned

altitude. If unable to climb or descend at a rate of at least 500 FPM,

advise ATC.

611.

CLIMBS

Amplification Occasionally, ATC will find it necessary to assign a higher altitude to

comply with IFR separation standards; a pilot may also request a different altitude to take

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