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Old February 15th 08, 10:02 AM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
WingFlaps
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Default Minimum rates of climb/descent for VFR

On Feb 15, 9:40*am, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
Michael Ash wrote :

In rec.aviation.student Gig 601XL Builder
wrote:
WingFlaps wrote:
On Feb 15, 12:31 am, "John" wrote:
No there are no regulations for climb or descent rates for VFR
flight.


Err I don't think that's 100% correct but it will do for MX.


Please then for my benefit point me to such a regulation.


Technically speaking, it is illegal to descend faster than about
25,000fpm (needs to be adjusted based on density, since it's give in
terms of indicated airspeed) when below 10,000ft. I doubt too many
flights would need to worry about this limitation.


Or climb!

But in fact this can be waived and very frequently is.


Damn jet jockies. :-)))

Cheers