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The Rate of Climb (RoC) is defined as the aircraft's vertical speed – the positive or negative rate of altitude change with respect to time. Check FAQs
RC=PexcessW
RC - Rate of Climb?Pexcess - Excess Power?W - Aircraft Weight?

Rate of Climb for given excess power Example

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3.7198Edit=37197.6Edit10000Edit
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Rate of Climb for given excess power Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Rate of Climb for given excess power?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
RC=PexcessW
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RC=37197.6W10000N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RC=37197.610000
Next Step Evaluate
RC=3.71976m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RC=3.7198m/s

Rate of Climb for given excess power Formula Elements

Variables
Rate of Climb
The Rate of Climb (RoC) is defined as the aircraft's vertical speed – the positive or negative rate of altitude change with respect to time.
Symbol: RC
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Excess Power
Excess Power is defined as the difference between the power available and the power required at a particular speed and altitude of aircraft.
Symbol: Pexcess
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Aircraft Weight
Aircraft Weight is the total aircraft weight at any moment during the flight or ground operation.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Rate of Climb

​Go Rate of Climb
RC=vsin(γ)
​Go Rate of Climb of Aircraft
RC=Pa-PrW

Other formulas in Climbing Flight category

​Go Flight path angle at given rate of climb
γ=asin(RCv)
​Go Velocity of aircraft at given rate of climb
v=RCsin(γ)
​Go Weight of Aircraft for given Excess Power
W=PexcessRC
​Go Excess power for given rate of climb
Pexcess=RCW

How to Evaluate Rate of Climb for given excess power?

Rate of Climb for given excess power evaluator uses Rate of Climb = Excess Power/Aircraft Weight to evaluate the Rate of Climb, The Rate of Climb for given Excess Power is the vertical speed at which an aircraft ascends, determined by the excess power available. Excess power represents the surplus power available beyond what is required to maintain level flight. Rate of Climb is denoted by RC symbol.

How to evaluate Rate of Climb for given excess power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Rate of Climb for given excess power, enter Excess Power (Pexcess) & Aircraft Weight (W) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Rate of Climb for given excess power

What is the formula to find Rate of Climb for given excess power?
The formula of Rate of Climb for given excess power is expressed as Rate of Climb = Excess Power/Aircraft Weight. Here is an example- 3.71976 = 37197.6/10000.
How to calculate Rate of Climb for given excess power?
With Excess Power (Pexcess) & Aircraft Weight (W) we can find Rate of Climb for given excess power using the formula - Rate of Climb = Excess Power/Aircraft Weight.
What are the other ways to Calculate Rate of Climb?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Rate of Climb-
  • Rate of Climb=Velocity*sin(Flight Path Angle)OpenImg
  • Rate of Climb=(Power Available-Power Required)/Aircraft WeightOpenImg
Can the Rate of Climb for given excess power be negative?
No, the Rate of Climb for given excess power, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Rate of Climb for given excess power?
Rate of Climb for given excess power is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Rate of Climb for given excess power can be measured.
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