Question

The thrust reduction during climb leads to ____________

(a) increase in rate of climb

(b) reduction in time of flight

(c) increase in gradient of climb

(d) decrease in climb gradient

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Answer 1

Right choice is (d) decrease in climb gradient

Explanation: The thrust reduction during climb leads to reduction in rate and climb gradient and increases the time taken for the take-off of the aircraft. The minimum fuel climb occurs at the airspeed for best rate of climb.