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Old 11th May 2004 | 11:18
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VectorLine
 
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Therefore what we mean is your best ANGLE of climb. What it often gets confused with (and specified as) is best RATE of climb as that is the only thing we have to measure
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Dictionary meaning of 'expedite'
verb 1. Process fast and efficiently. 2. Speed up the progress of

Synonym: hasten.

In a radar environment, 'expedite climb/descent' means we want fastest rate.

I might be wrong here, but I don't think that greatest climb angle necessarily gives the fastest rate of climb.

As for using the phrase best rate of climb - - hmm best? is that best for efficiency, comfort, speed, preference? best is not clear.

In short, expedite = hurry/get a move on/shift yer ass/climb like a homesick angel/descend like brick

just my tuppence worth
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