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Was ist Staffelsteigflug?

Staffelsteigflug A procedure in which an aircraft increases cruise altitude in steps as weight decreases, optimizing fuel efficiency and performance on long flights. Step climbs are coordinated with ATC and comply with the current flight plan.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Staffelsteigflug” Used in Practice?

Beantrage Staffelsteigflug von Flugfläche drei zwei null auf drei vier null wegen Treibstoffverbrauch und reduziertem Gewicht.

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Staffelsteigflug?

A procedure in which an aircraft increases cruise altitude in steps as weight decreases, optimizing fuel efficiency and performance on long flights. Step climbs are coordinated with ATC and comply with the current flight plan.

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