Originally Posted by
RVF750
Chesty, I wouldn't be so confident it will go into ALT AQQ if you press TOGA just below the MAA. As the aircraft ramps up thrust and pitches up, there is a definite chance it will be unable to capture the MCP selected alt and sail through. By de-selecting the ILS and using appropriate modes you will gently, and calmly be able to manage a level off and lateral navigation to the fix. It's just so easy to do. Why you'd insist on pressing TOGA in this case is beyond me. It just sets you up for a handful of trouble. Then again, if you work for the same company as me, I would understand it quite well....
I haven’t insisted on anything.