Which phase follows take-off to reach cruising altitude?

Which phase follows take-off to reach cruising altitude?

• A. Descent
• B. Climb
• C. Landing
• D. Cruise

Answer: (B)

After liftoff, an aircraft ascends to its planned cruising altitude in the climb phase. This is the period where altitude increases from ground level to the cruising height, before leveling off for cruise. The other options describe different parts of flight: descent is downward, landing is the final phase, and cruise is level flight at altitude after the climb. So the climb is the phase that directly leads to reaching cruising altitude.

After liftoff, an aircraft ascends to its planned cruising altitude in the climb phase. This is the period where altitude increases from ground level to the cruising height, before leveling off for cruise. The other options describe different parts of flight: descent is downward, landing is the final phase, and cruise is level flight at altitude after the climb. So the climb is the phase that directly leads to reaching cruising altitude.