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Gipfel des Steigflugs

The calculated point along the flight path where an aircraft completes its climb and levels off at cruising altitude as programmed in the FMS.

Quick answer: The calculated point along the flight path where an aircraft completes its climb and levels off at cruising altitude as programmed in the FMS.

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The calculated point along the flight path where an aircraft completes its climb and levels off at cruising altitude as programmed in the FMS.

Why it matters

Gipfel des Steigflugs matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Gipfel des Steigflugs?

In this glossary, Gipfel des Steigflugs refers to: The calculated point along the flight path where an aircraft completes its climb and levels off at cruising altitude as programmed in the FMS.

How is Gipfel des Steigflugs used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Melden Sie das Erreichen des Gipfels des Steigflugs, nivellieren Sie auf Flugfläche drei-sechs-null und melden Sie den Abschluss der Reiseflugkontrollen."

Why does Gipfel des Steigflugs matter in aviation?

Gipfel des Steigflugs matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Gipfel des Steigflugs?

Gipfel des Steigflugs is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Gipfel des Steigflugs belong to?

In this glossary, Gipfel des Steigflugs is grouped under Navigation. 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

The calculated point along the flight path where an aircraft completes its climb and levels off at cruising altitude as programmed in the FMS.

Operational example

Advise reaching top of climb, level at flight level three-six-zero and report cruise checks complete.

Localized term

Gipfel des Steigflugs

Localized example

Melden Sie das Erreichen des Gipfels des Steigflugs, nivellieren Sie auf Flugfläche drei-sechs-null und melden Sie den Abschluss der Reiseflugkontrollen.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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