Revision: 4
Date:
09/08/20
RV-12iS Flight Training Supplement
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SECTION IX
CLIMB
INDEX
CLIMB CONSIDERATIONS
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CLIMB FOR BEST RATE
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CLIMB FOR BEST ANGLE
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CRUISE CLIMB
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CLIMB CONSIDERATIONS
Use best angle of climb (Vx) for obstacle clearance immediately following take-off. When necessary for enroute terrain
clearance, it is better to circle while climbing at best rate of climb speed to clear terrain than to try to climb straight ahead
at best angle speed.
Use best rate of climb speed (Vy) immediately after takeoff (unless using best angle speed to clear obstacles) at least
until sufficient altitude has been gained to allow for a return to the airport in the event of an engine failure. Best rate of
climb should be used for training flights when covering distance is not a consideration.
Use a cruise climb setting during cross-country flying where the objective is to cover distance while efficiently climbing to
cruise altitude, without the need to clear terrain.
CLIMB FOR BEST RATE
– Vy
Use best rate of climb speed immediately after takeoff (unless using best angle speed to clear obstacles) at least until
sufficient altitude has been gained to allow for a return to the airport in the event of an engine failure. Best rate of climb
should be used for training flights when covering distance is not a consideration.
See POH Checklist
CLIMB FOR BEST ANGLE
– Vx
Use best angle of climb for obstacle clearance immediately following take-off. If necessary for enroute terrain clearance,
it is better to circle while climbing at best rate of climb speed to clear terrain than to try to climb straight ahead at best
angle speed
See POH Checklist
CRUISE CLIMB
Use a cruise climb during cross-country flying where the objective is to cover distance while efficiently climbing to cruise
altitude without the need to clear terrain.
See POH Checklist
During high temperature days, be mindful of engine oil temperature. If temperature approaches the caution
range, lower the nose to decrease climb rate, allowing the airspeed to increase and improve cooling.
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