Diamond Aircraft DA20-C1 Practice Test

What is the climb speed with a 50 ft obstacle when the flaps are in takeoff position?

55 KIAS 58 KIAS 60 KIAS 57 KIAS

Correct Answer:

58 KIAS

Explanation:

When clearing an obstacle off the takeoff path, you use the best angle of climb speed in the current takeoff configuration. For the DA20-C1, with flaps set to the takeoff position, the speed that gives the steepest climb path to clear a 50 ft obstacle is 58 KIAS. This speed minimizes the horizontal distance needed to get above the obstacle, which is why it’s specified for this scenario. After you’re above the obstacle, you would typically accelerate to the best rate of climb speed (Vy) to gain altitude efficiently. The other listed speeds would not provide the same obstacle clearance in the takeoff configuration.

Access more questions from this quiz

Continue to Diamond Aircraft DA20-C1 Practice Test for more practice questions and the full quiz experience.

Access More Questions