B737 improved climb
I would be interested in opinions on the use of improved climb at lower weights to further reduce takeoff thrust.
Obviously I am talking about long, dry and smooth runways, no tailwind etc.
As I see it, if you can use it at high weight for a given set of conditions to squeeze extra payload, why not use it at lower weights to help with engine life and to enjoy greater margins above VMC and minimum certified climb gradients if it does go wrong? I reiterate, on sufficiently long and suitable runways of course. What is your company policy and your own opinion? Do you practice rejected takeoffs using the higher speeds on regular simulator sessions and if so, do many pilots end up over running?
Or is improved climb really only there for max payload when the lower speeds won't give it to you?