NetJets requires a climb gradient of 2.0% in certain mountainous airports.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Only for helicopters

Answer: (A)

Climb gradient expresses how much altitude an aircraft must gain for a given horizontal distance after takeoff. When airports sit in mountainous terrain, nearby obstacles rise quickly, so pilots must be able to reach a safe altitude promptly to clear those hazards. NetJets specifies a climb gradient of 2.0% for certain mountainous airports to provide that safety margin on departures. A 2.0% gradient means 2 feet of climb for every 100 feet of forward travel; in practical terms, this translates to a meaningful altitude gain over the initial climb segment, helping ensure obstacle clearance. Therefore the statement is true. It isn’t about helicopters, and there is a stated requirement rather than a unspecified one.