NetJets Interview question

[captain007]

Climb Gradient into %.

Is it Ft/nm / 6079? For what ground speed?

Isn't there also an easier way?


Thanks for all the info.

 

[Guitar Guy]

Climb gradient is usually expressed in percent or ft/NM. If you have a gradient that's in "percent", you can convert it to "ft/NM" by multiplying the gradient by 6076.1. Conversely, you can convert a gradient that's expressed in ft/NM to "percent" by dividing by 6076.1 and multiplying the result by 100.

For instance, 4.2% is 255 ft/NM (0.042 x 6076.1 = 255).

Second example: 400 ft/NM is a gradient of 6.58% (400/6076.1*100).

 

[BlueandWhite]

Climb Gradient into %.

Is it Ft/nm / 6079? For what ground speed?

Isn't there also an easier way?


Thanks for all the info.

Guitar's got it....and it's climb "gradient" not "rate". Nothing to do with airspeed--same gradient for all speeds.

 

[captain007]

Thank you guys for the help. I let you all know how the interview goes!

 

[hermair52]

interview gouge

Hey Captain,
where is the most up-to-date interview gouge found? thanks

 

[learflyer]

to add to this....if you're then asked "well what's my VSI going to read with a Single Engine"?

Gradient % x ground speed = Ft/Min.

ex. 6.3% x 140 kts (beechjet) = 882 FPM. (VSI with Single Engine)