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What effect does a tailwind have on the time to climb to a given altitude?

  • A

    It decreases.

  • B

    It increases.

  • C

    Depends on the aircraft type.

  • D

    No change.

Rate of climb is independent of wind, only flight path climb angle (and flight path climb gradient relative to the ground) will be affected by a headwind or tailwind. It means you will reach a specific altitude in the same time interval, but your ground distance will be affected.

  • Rate of climb (ft/min) = Climb Gradient (%) x TAS (kt)

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