A320 FLEX Takeoff Explained (TOGA vs FLEX)

In this video I explain A320 FLEX Temperature: what it is, why reduced thrust works, and when to use FLEX vs TOGA. Perfect for MSFS (Fenix A320), X-Plane (ToLiss), and real-world Airbus study. A320 FLEX temp causes a reduced thrust takeoff by “telling” the FADEC the outside air is warmer than it really is reducing available thrust while protecting margins. We’ll cover: What FLEX temp actually does (and what it doesn’t) FLEX vs TOGA: decision logic and operational use Typical sim & training mistakes (and how to avoid them) Performance basics: why runway/obstacles/weather still matter Practical examples you can apply immediately I’m a real-world Airbus A320 series pilot, Type Rating Instructor, and Line Training Captain at a major European airline. Here you’ll find Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS 2024) A320 tutorials, full flights, and system deep-dives to level up your realism. 🛫 Subscribe and join the crew: https://www.youtube.com/@AirbusCockpitCoach?sub_confirmation=1 💬 Join our Discord: discord.gg/PueeXuYCcc 🎥 Become a channel member: youtube.com/@AirbusCockpitCoach/join ☕ Support the channel and keep the content flying! buymeacoffee.com/airbuscc 🖥️ Sim Rig & Setup (MSFS 2024 | X-Plane 12) Study Level Aircraft: Fenix A320 | ToLiss A320Neo | A321neo | A321 XLR CPU: Intel i9-13900KF @ 5.8 GHz GPU: Sapphire RX 7900 XTX Nitro+ Vapor-X 24GB RAM: 64GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 @ 6600MHz SSD: WD Black SN8100 PCIe 5 (14,900 MB/s) Cooling: Corsair iCUE H150i Elite AIO Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix Z790-F (PCIe 5) Power Supply: Corsair RM1200x Shift ATX 3 🎮 Flight Controls: Thrustmaster Throttle & TCA Sidestick, Mini FCU, Turtle Beach Velocity Rudder Pedals 📟 MCDU: WinWing MCDU 👁️ Head Tracking: Tobii Eye Tracker 🖥️ Monitor: 27" Acer Predator XB271HK (G-Sync) ⌨️ Keyboard: Logitech K120 🖱️ Mouse: Zowie FK1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #A320 #Airbus #FLEXTemp #FlightSimulation #MSFS #XPlane12