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When transitioning from Vx (obstacle climb) to Vy (best rate climb) after clearing the obstacle, the pilot should

Choices

abruptly pull back further.
Pulling back tightens climb angle but reduces airspeed below Vy.
✓ lower the nose smoothly to accelerate from Vx to Vy.correct
then maintain Vy attitude. Vy is faster than Vx, requires less pitch attitude, and provides better engine cooling. Vy > Vx in airspeed. Vy has lower pitch attitude. Transitioning from Vx to Vy: smoothly lower nose, accelerate from Vx airspeed to Vy airspeed, hold the new (slightly lower) pitch. Engine cooling is better at Vy because of higher airspeed → more cooling airflow. After climb established at Vy, trim for hands-off.
increase pitch attitude.
More pitch = less airspeed.
reduce power.
Power should remain at takeoff power for full climb.

Why

then maintain Vy attitude. Vy is faster than Vx, requires less pitch attitude, and provides better engine cooling. Vy > Vx in airspeed. Vy has lower pitch attitude. Transitioning from Vx to Vy: smoothly lower nose, accelerate from Vx airspeed to Vy airspeed, hold the new (slightly lower) pitch. Engine cooling is better at Vy because of higher airspeed → more cooling airflow. After climb established at Vy, trim for hands-off.

FAA source: AFH Ch 5; AFH Chapter 5 — Takeoffs and Departure Climbsbrowse the reference library →

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