Tom.
That does go to prove one thing about your theory!!
G550 obstacle clearance is based on an extended 2nd segment climb
(Flaps 10° or 20°, gear up) to at least 1500 feet AGL. Because of this
and the fact that the FAR and JAR Final Segment (flaps up) climb
requirement is never more limiting than the Second Segment climb
requirement, Final Segment climb speeds and climb gradients are not
presented in the AFM.
Last edited by B200Drvr; 21st Nov 2012 at 00:20.