ATM: Episode 5: Altitude Rules: Semi-Circular & Climb Gradients

24/06/2025 5 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode covers IFR cruising altitude rules like the semi-circular rule for Eastbound/Westbound flights and details IFR climb gradient requirements for obstacle clearance, including how turns affect climb performance and the importance of performance calculations for SEP aircraft.

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