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Old 20th Jul 2012, 19:26
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FE Hoppy
 
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very much depends on how you climb.



If you can cruise climb with no minimum rate required then all climbs are good.

If you have a minimum rate to achieve then that rate will dictate when a climb becomes beneficial.



(assuming still air)
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