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Flying skills

# Climb

TERM · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of Climb

The flight phase during which aircraft altitude increases.

### More about Climb

Climb performance depends on available power or thrust, mass, atmospheric conditions and configuration.

Climb rate describes height gained per unit of time. Climb gradient relates height gained to horizontal distance. They answer different questions, especially when considering obstacles along a departure path.

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