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An Embraer ERJ 145 of Air France on the climb
The climb is the part of a flight of an aircraft, after take off, consisting of getting the aircraft to the desired cruising altitude. More generally, the term 'climb' means increasing the altitude.
A pilot generally induces a plane to climb by setting the appropriate power level and using elevaters to adjust the pitch of the plane for the appropriate speed. This technique is far more effective than trying to achieve a particular climb rate directly.
All aircraft, but especially gliders can also ascend by using rising air, (see article on gliding). For lighter aircraft this method can achieve faster rates of climb than by using engine power.