Flight Phase

Sommet de montée

The defined point in a flight where the aircraft completes its climb and levels off at the planned cruise altitude. Marked in flight planning systems and often referenced in ATC communications.

Quick answer: The defined point in a flight where the aircraft completes its climb and levels off at the planned cruise altitude. Marked in flight planning systems and often referenced in ATC communications.

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Quick answer

The defined point in a flight where the aircraft completes its climb and levels off at the planned cruise altitude. Marked in flight planning systems and often referenced in ATC communications.

Why it matters

Sommet de montée matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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

Questions and answers

What is Sommet de montée?

In this glossary, Sommet de montée refers to: The defined point in a flight where the aircraft completes its climb and levels off at the planned cruise altitude. Marked in flight planning systems and often referenced in ATC communications.

How is Sommet de montée used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Approche du sommet de montée, stabilisation au niveau de vol trois huit zéro et réglage de la puissance de croisière."

Why does Sommet de montée matter in aviation?

Sommet de montée matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Sommet de montée?

Sommet de montée is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Sommet de montée belong to?

In this glossary, Sommet de montée is grouped under Flight Phase. 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 defined point in a flight where the aircraft completes its climb and levels off at the planned cruise altitude. Marked in flight planning systems and often referenced in ATC communications.

Operational example

Approaching top of climb, leveling off at flight level three eight zero and setting cruise power.

Localized term

Sommet de montée

Localized example

Approche du sommet de montée, stabilisation au niveau de vol trois huit zéro et réglage de la puissance de croisière.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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