Athens 10-4 old chart and I’ll let all know if there is any changes to it soon specify that "the minimum steady climb-out speed should not be less than v2+10 (in obscene of turbulence) up to 700’AAL, then reduce to normal climb thrust without acceleration up to 2500'". On all the SID’s (LGAT) there is a minimum climb gradient to be satisfied, as long as you satisfy that you are o.k. (Note the difference between without acceleration and level acceleration). So 700’ AAL you ask for climb power continue v2+10 to 2500AAL accelerate while satisfying the required gradient rate of climb up to the altitude specified then proceed normal. Remember at times you need the level acceleration to clean up like in the case of ENG Failure, don’t do it before that altitude (4000 in your case). In an emergency you can deviate from noise abatement procedures but you continue to fly the SID TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLEAR ALL OBSTACLES.
[This message has been edited by Royan (edited 20 March 2001).]
[This message has been edited by Royan (edited 20 March 2001).]