Hi Bruce.

It's interesting that you are struggling to climb. I would say you had your climb is far too steep! Using the A/P I usually start at around 15 degrees on initial climb the lower it to 10 degrees soon after, and I don't have any trouble climbing to FL290 @ 270 KIAS, but to continue on to FL320 I have to climb at around 27 KIAS and 500 FPM. I think the trick is too lower the nose and gain about 300 KIAS above 10,000 feet so the climb is less of a strain on the plane. Easier said than done in my case!

Don't worry too much though. I have a LOT to learn too.

Keep at it though. It sure is fun even though it can be frustrating if all hell breaks loose!

Mark