Jump? How high?
When an MEA changes to a higher altitude and no crossing
restriction is published, what minimum climb gradient is required and
where is this requirement published?
With varying answers, most pilots feel that the climb gradient is simply a
minimum of 500 FPM. This to me seems unlikely as a light aircraft may
climb at 90 kts and a large Transport Category aircraft will climb at much
higher speeds. Obviously if they both climb at 500 FPM the light aircraft will
climb in a much shorter distance than the larger jet.
If you have any answers, they would be much appreciated.