The take-off climb segments
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Climb gradient
Gradient ≈ (thrust − drag) / weight: the excess thrust decides how steeply you can climb. Losing one of two engines removes half the thrust but most of the climb gradient.
IN THIS LESSON
- The segments (engine failed, gross gradients for a twin)
- Obstacles
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