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Which of the following statements is correct? The climb gradient is:
  • A
    Always smaller than the angle of climb.
  • B
    Always larger than the angle of climb.
  • C
    Represents the angle of variation.
  • D
    The same as the angle of climb.

Climb gradient is the ratio between distance travelled over the ground and altitude gained and is expressed as a percentage.

The angle of climb can be defined as the angle between a horizontal plane representing the Earth's surface and the actual flight path followed by the aircraft during its ascent.

  • The climb gradient numerical value is always larger than the angle of climb. For instance, 3º angle of climb equals approximately 5% gradient.

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