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Old 4th December 2006 | 16:47
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oldebloke
 
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From: vancouver oldebloke
RULE OF THUMB...To find the rate of climb required multiply the %gradient by the Groundspeed:
%gradient=3.3%
Groundspeed=120knots
3.3x120=400 fpm.
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