Flight Phase
An aircraft configuration in which all lift devices such as flaps and slats are retracted and landing gear is up, optimized for cruise or go-around.
Quick answer: An aircraft configuration in which all lift devices such as flaps and slats are retracted and landing gear is up, optimized for cruise or go-around.
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An aircraft configuration in which all lift devices such as flaps and slats are retracted and landing gear is up, optimized for cruise or go-around.
Clean config matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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
In this glossary, Clean config refers to: An aircraft configuration in which all lift devices such as flaps and slats are retracted and landing gear is up, optimized for cruise or go-around.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot Flying: 'Clean config.' Pilot Monitoring confirms flaps up, slats up, and landing gear retracted."
Clean config matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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.
Clean config is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Clean config is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
An aircraft configuration in which all lift devices such as flaps and slats are retracted and landing gear is up, optimized for cruise or go-around.
Pilot Flying: 'Clean config.' Pilot Monitoring confirms flaps up, slats up, and landing gear retracted.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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