Flight Path Angle in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Flight Path Angle is defined as the angle between horizontal and the flight velocity vector, which describes whether the aircraft is climbing or descending. And is denoted by γ. Flight Path Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Flight Path Angle is always positive.

Formulas to find Flight Path Angle in Aircraft Performance

fxFlight path angle at given rate of climbGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Flight Path Angle

fxRate of ClimbGo

fxVelocity of aircraft at given rate of climbGo

fxThrust in Accelerated FlightGo

fxDrag in Accelerated FlightGo

fxLift in Accelerated FlightGo

fxCentrifugal Force in Accelerated FlightGo

fxVelocity in Accelerated FlightGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Rate of Climb Go

fx Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Flight Path Angle?

Flight Path Angle is defined as the angle between horizontal and the flight velocity vector, which describes whether the aircraft is climbing or descending. Flight Path Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Flight Path Angle is always positive.

Can the Flight Path Angle be negative?

No, the Flight Path Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Flight Path Angle?

Flight Path Angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Flight Path Angle can be measured.

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