Autopilot Altitude Capture
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Hey guys,
I noticed something. When I’m defending in VS mode and I’m about to capture the preset altitude the selected decent rate VS window on the MCP disappears. I think this is supposed to happen.
But if I then change the altitude in the altitude select to lower the aircraft keeps descending with the formerly set decent rate. It also lowers the nos quite abruptly in that instance.
Does this replicate real work behavior?
Happy flying
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I believe, at least in the 146 FCOM, there are warnings advising pilots not to change the set altitude or vertical mode during the ALT ACQ phase. So you would let the aircraft acquire the altitude before then making any further adjustments to the autopilot vertical modes.
Mark - Just Flight
