During a constant-angle climb, how should altitude and airspeed be managed?

• A. Maintain a steady pitch to achieve desired climb angle while watching airspeed to avoid over- or under-speed.
• B. Maintain altitude by trimming.
• C. Vary pitch to maximize climb rate regardless of airspeed.
• D. Reduce power to avoid overspeed.

Answer: (A)

In a constant-angle climb, the goal is to keep the flight path angle steady. That means you hold a steady pitch attitude that yields the desired climb angle. At the same time, you monitor airspeed to stay within safe limits, adjusting the pitch as needed to prevent the aircraft from getting too slow (risking a stall) or too fast (risking overspeed). This approach keeps the climb angle constant while maintaining appropriate airspeed.