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climb angle
Sinônimos - Inglês
angle of climb
Definição1
The angle between the flight path of a climbing aircraft and the local horizon.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Fonte2
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Helicopter flying handbook (FAA-H8083-21A). Washington, DC: FAA, 2012.
Contexto
Takeoff and climb performance is greatly affected by wind. When taking off into a headwind, effective translational lift is achieved earlier, resulting in more lift and a steeper climb angle. When taking off with a tailwind, more distance is required to accelerate through translation lift.
Subárea
Piloting
Related Term
angle of descent
best angle of climb speed
Français
angle de montée
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