Originally Posted by
momoflyingguy
I've always wondered, that to me it seems that take off is a much steeper angle than landing. Are there specific angles for take off and landing? And how does this show in the cockpit or in flight simulator?
(Bit of a techy question, but I expect
KARFA to be along here shortly...
)
Thanks
Not a pilot, but the approach angle is 3 degrees below the horizontal (this may feel different, as the aircraft will be nose-up to the airflow (called angle of attack or AoA)).
Departure is usually between 10-15 degrees initially.
Just seen Waterhorse's post, layman v expert(!!)
OP, did you mean mandated minimum gradients, or what actually happens? (as they can be quite different).