Calculate pitch rate from altitude

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This discussion focuses on calculating the required pitch rate based on altitude in aviation contexts. The key factors include understanding the relationship between pitch, groundspeed, and time to altitude. The term "pitch rate" refers to the rate of change of pitch, which directly influences the time taken to reach a specified altitude. Participants seek a straightforward tutorial or explanation to clarify these calculations.

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Hi,

Is anyone able to explain to me how i take a required altitude and calculate the required pitch rate from it ?

Or a very simple tutorial on the process ?

Thanks in advance

Regards

Mike
 
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mikedamike said:
Hi,

Is anyone able to explain to me how i take a required altitude and calculate the required pitch rate from it ?

Or a very simple tutorial on the process ?

Thanks in advance

Regards

Mike

Your pitch and groundspeed will give you your time to altitude. What do you mean by "pitch rate"? The rate of change of pitch? That would also affect your time to altitude.
 

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