Advanced ATC

Flexible Assumed Temperature

Artificially higher temperature entered in FMS to calculate reduced-thrust take-off setting (flex) within performance limits.

Quick answer: Artificially higher temperature entered in FMS to calculate reduced-thrust take-off setting (flex) within performance limits.

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Quick answer

Artificially higher temperature entered in FMS to calculate reduced-thrust take-off setting (flex) within performance limits.

Why it matters

Flexible Assumed Temperature matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Flexible Assumed Temperature?

In this glossary, Flexible Assumed Temperature refers to: Artificially higher temperature entered in FMS to calculate reduced-thrust take-off setting (flex) within performance limits.

How is Flexible Assumed Temperature used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Enter flexible assumed temperature five eight Celsius to compute flex thrust and verify take-off performance margin on runway one four."

Why does Flexible Assumed Temperature matter in aviation?

Flexible Assumed Temperature matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Flexible Assumed Temperature?

Flexible Assumed Temperature is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Flexible Assumed Temperature belong to?

In this glossary, Flexible Assumed Temperature is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Artificially higher temperature entered in FMS to calculate reduced-thrust take-off setting (flex) within performance limits.

Operational example

Enter flexible assumed temperature five eight Celsius to compute flex thrust and verify take-off performance margin on runway one four.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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