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Sommet de montée

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

Sommet de montée 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 Sommet de montée?

In this glossary, Sommet de montée 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 Sommet de montée used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Indiquez l’atteinte du sommet de montée, stabilisez-vous au niveau de vol trois-six-zéro et signalez les vérifications de croisière terminées."

Why does Sommet de montée matter in aviation?

Sommet de montée 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 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 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

Sommet de montée

Localized example

Indiquez l’atteinte du sommet de montée, stabilisez-vous au niveau de vol trois-six-zéro et signalez les vérifications de croisière terminées.

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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