Part 25 is for transport category aircraft; Part 23 is for folks who fly
little airplanes. AFAIK there is no minimum gradient for Part 23 aircraft,
but you are wise to consider gradient rather than climb rate when planning.
In many cases, it is smarter to do a circling climb over the departure
airport until high enough to clear any terrain that might pose a problem.

Bob Gardner

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Does anyone know of a VFR climb gradient. The only possible thing I can
come up with is what Part 25 says an aircraft must be able to meet
concerning the takeoff path. From the start of takeoff to 1500 feet or
when transition from takeoff to enroute configuration is complete. an
aircraft must be able to climb at least at a 1.2% gradeitn. I ahev
heard of a gradeint of 1.6% for VFR but I acn find nothing about it. I
know the IFR gradient is 3.3%.