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Old 30th September 2007 | 11:15
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Keith.Williams.
 
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This type of problem can be solved using the fact that

% Climb = approximately (ROC in ft/min) /( TAS in Kts)

This can be rearranged to give

ROC = approximatley % climb x TAS

To use this equation you ust use your CRP5 to convert your IAS of 85Kt at a pressure altitude of 8000ft with a temperature of +15 C, into TAS. I do not have a CRP5 to hand, but you should get about 100 Kts TAS

Putting this together with your 3.3% climb gradient into the equation gives


ROC = approximately 3.3 x 100 = approximately 333 ft/min.

If you wish to be more accurate use the equation

Still air % gradient = (ROC/TAS) x (6000/6080) %

You can find this equation in your CAP 698.
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