Originally Posted by Max Angle
Have noticed the same on our 319s, is it really worth doing the take-off at such a large flex that a few minutes after TO the power is higher than it was
in the first place. Seems like a waste of time really, why not just take climb power at the start of the roll.
Engine life is directly proportional to peak EGT. Period. Proof - so much effort goes into maximising FLX TOs.