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I am working through the ROC and ROD section of the textbook and have a small grasp of the examples given to me, but I'm finding it hard to create a formula, and picture in my head what is needed, does anyone have any advice for making this stick? Without the constriction of airspace I don't have a problem with, but I am finding it difficult to picture the ROD/ROC when allowing for being above or below airspace.
Bob Taits admin replied the topic: ROC and ROD Questions
There is no shortcut in this section. This is critical to Airline operations in day to day operations. The flight management computers cannot calculate this, it remains pilot maths.
Plan your climb or descent and check LL + 500 for each step.
Then adjust ROC or ROD to adapt.
Here is one reference to minimum height in controlled airspace. (there are several) AIP 1.5 - 15 para 1.16.1 a.
Unable to post it, but 500FT above the base of controlled airspace.
Always draw a picture of your airspace which helps clarify the height changes needed. Once you have that any ROC or ROC is a simple calculation on a computer (not wiz wheel) as you are dealing with feet per minute. I hope that helps.
