Originally Posted by aviatorhi
On the equipment I fly I never use an assumed temp over 38 and that results in never requiring a power increase for climb power.
Often I don't use an assumed temp over 38 either. But have to contend with actual temperatures up to 48.
I have the option of making the call should I want but why? What's so wrong with increasing power to climb power? The performance figures say it can be done. If it goes to mud one can increase to ref power if required. Why second guess the performance figures, just because you "feel" it's better. Using the same "feeling" we should make every takeoff a full power one, from the start of the runway, rather than flex at all, or consider an intersection takeoff.