Eyeinthesky, Simple answer, 6000' on the FCU. A SID is not like a STAR. If I take off and all the Dep controller says is "continue on the SID" my final altitude will be 6000' without having to hear anything else from him.
And, Yes, I am cleared to 6000' on the SID. The clearance delivery controller doesn't give out alititudes.
From Jeppesen chart EGKK 20-3C "WARNING-STEPPED CLIMB: Due to interaction with other routes pilots must ensure strict compliance with the specified climb profile unless cleared by ATC"
So, like the first two well informed (obviously controllers) guys said, I am technically correct, but after hearing their point of view I can see why they want pilots to call the first restriction.
Last edited by Togalk; 8th June 2005 at 11:49.