Hi,
1) Yes, under-read.
(18 years later, I'm still using my old mnemotechnic method from flight school)
For
Airspeed readings:
POCUD: (
Pitot
Over-read in
Climb,
Under-read in
Descent)
SUCOD: (
Satic
Under-read in
Climb,
Over-read in
Descent)
3) To break your balls??
4) Can all be done in a sim
6) Max thrust. (T/O is rarely performed at max thrust)
7) Presuming the third party contractor is a "wet lease", the contractor is responsible.