PPGS Lesson 9.6 | Rate of Climb Charts (ROC)

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In this Performance lesson, Certified Flight Instructor Mike Thompson explains how to use Rate of Climb (ROC) Charts to determine aircraft climb performance under varying flight conditions.

You’ll learn how to find the maximum rate of climb (Vy), interpret ROC charts from the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), and understand how density altitude affects climb capability. Mike also explains the difference between best rate of climb and cruise climb, and how pilots can adjust performance calculations based on real-world situations.

This lesson helps student pilots plan safer and more efficient climbs during every phase of flight.

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📘 Video Chapters

0:00 – Introduction with Instructor Mike Thompson
0:52 – Rate of Climb Charts (ROC)
1:26 – What Is the Maximum Rate of Climb?
1:44 – Reading the Maximum ROC Chart from the POH
2:20 – Performance and Density Altitude
5:39 – As Altitude Increases, Vy Airspeed Decreases
6:08 – What Is a Cruise Climb?
6:45 – Adjusting Calculations for Cruise Climb
7:16 – Explaining the Rate of Climb Chart

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