Climb at the recommended airspeed or in its absence at best angle-of-climb speed (VX), ...
Climb at the recommended airspeed or in its absence at best angle-of-climb speed (VX), +5/-0 knots until the obstacle is cleared, or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface. In multiengine airplanes with VX values within 5 knots of minimum control speed (VMC), the use of best rate of climb speed (VY) or the manufacturer's recommendation is acceptable.
Bottom line
The applicant exhibits the skill to: Climb at the recommended airspeed or in its absence at best angle-of-climb speed (VX), +5/-0 knots until the obstacle is cleared, or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface. In multiengine airplanes with VX values within 5 knots of minimum control speed (VMC), the use of best rate of climb speed (VY) or the manufacturer's recommendation is acceptable.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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