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Exercise 7 — Lesson 3

Climbing

Learn to establish and maintain a climb at a specified airspeed, in various configurations, and to level off at a specified altitude. Understand the factors that determine climb performance and when to use different climb techniques.

Study

Background briefing — theory and principles

Exercise

Step-by-step simulator procedures

Review

Conclusion and what to expect next

These lesson plans are provided as supplementary training guidance only. They do not supersede FAA publications, aircraft manufacturer documentation, or your instructor's direction. Always refer to the FAA Instrument Flying Handbook, Airplane Flying Handbook, AIM, and applicable POH/AFM as the official sources.