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rate of climb equivalent to the pitch and power setting being utilized. Depending on current weight and atmospheric conditions, this rate will be different. This requires the pilot to be knowledgeable of how weight and atmospheric conditions affect aircraft performance. 

Once the aircraft is stabilized at a constant airspeed and pitch attitude, the primary flight instrument for pitch will be the ASI and the primary bank instrument will be the heading indicator. The primary power instrument will be the tachometer or the manifold pressure gauge depending on the aircraft type. If the pitch attitude is correct, the airspeed should slowly decrease to the desired speed. If there is any variation in airspeed, make small pitch changes until the aircraft is stabilized at the desired speed. Any change in airspeed requires a trim adjustment. 

## Constant Airspeed Climb from Established Airspeed 

In order to enter a constant airspeed climb, first comp lete the airspeed reduction from cruise airspeed to climb ai rspeed. Maintain straight-and-level flight as the airspeed is r educed. The entry to the climb is similar to the entry from cruise airspeed with the exception that the power must be in creased when the pitch attitude is raised. [Figure 7-64]  Po w er added after the pitch change shows a decrease in airspeed due to the increased drag encountered. Power added prior to a pitch change causes the airspeed to increase due to the excess  thrust. 

## Constant Rate Climbs 

Constant rate climbs are very similar to the constant ai rspeed climbs in the way the entry is made. As power is added, smoothly apply elevator pressure to raise the yellow c hevron 

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