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According to Canadian regulations, at what rate must a departing IFR aircraft climb from the runway end until reaching 1,000 feet above the aerodrome elevation, unless otherwise specified?
Transport Canada specifies a minimum climb gradient of 200 feet per nautical mile from the departure end of the runway, or from 35 feet above the departure end,
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Question: According to Canadian regulations, at what rate must a departing IFR aircraft climb from the runway end until reaching 1,000 feet above the aerodrome elevation, unless otherwise specified?
Answer options:
- At least 150 feet per nautical mile ✅ At least 200 feet per nautical mile
- At least 250 feet per nautical mile
- At least 300 feet per nautical mile
Correct answer: At least 200 feet per nautical mile
Explanation: Transport Canada specifies a minimum climb gradient of 200 feet per nautical mile from the departure end of the runway, or from 35 feet above the departure end, whichever is higher, until reaching 1,000 feet above the aerodrome elevation, unless a higher gradient is published.
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