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What is the climb and descent table in the FAA?
The climb/descent table in the FAA’s Terminal Procedures Supplement helps pilots convert climb or descent gradients in feet per nautical mile to climb or descent rates in feet per minute.
What should be the climb and descent profile notations?
So 250/280/78 would be a climb of 250 knots below 10,000′, 280 knots above 10,000′, and transition to a climb of Mach .78 somewhere in the high 20’s or low 30’s (i.e. at the point where 280 KIAS = M 0.78).
What’s the minimum rate of descent for a FAF?
Depart the FAF configured for landing and on the proper approach speed, power setting, and flightpath before descending below the minimum stabilized approach height; e.g., 1,000 feet above the airport elevation and at a rate of descent no greater than 1,000 feet per minute (fpm), unless specifically briefed. (Refer to AC120-71.) b.
Is there a chart for that in FAA Terminal Procedures supplement?
The climb/descent table in the FAA’s Terminal Procedures Supplement helps pilots convert climb or descent gradients in feet per nautical mile to climb or descent rates in feet per minute. Now John was ready for the conversion. He said, “Hmmm, now there is a chart for that,” and proceeded to search his iPad for it.
How does altitude and weight affect climb performance?
Excess power is affected by weight, altitude, and aircraft configuration. Depending on how you plan your flight, all of these factors work in combination, resulting in an increase or decrease in climb performance.
How is the descent rate determined on an instrument approach?
Determining the descent rate that results in a given descent gradient on an instrument approach is important. The Instrument Rating Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) require that a pilot reach the missed approach point at an altitude between 0 and 100 feet above the minimum descent altitude.
What was the climb rate of John’s aircraft?
John had correctly determined that, given the field elevation, local altimeter setting, temperature, and aircraft weight, his aircraft was capable of a 550-fpm climb rate.