Originally Posted by
Banana Joe
Right after take off? Isn't it better to set 15° up and TO thrust until above MSA.
I am asking as a relatively inexperienced FO, with airspeed unreliable being an item in my next simulator check in a couple of weeks.
I’m inclined to agree with you as well, however, that is not what Boeing says. No memory items below 400ft, so pitch for 15 and leave the thrust, but then at 400ft, if you are already aware of the unreliable airspeed, accomplish memory items, including setting pitch and power.
10 degrees and 80% isn’t ideal in this situation, but it is safe, which is what Boeing have designed it to be.
Back to to my original post, the time to consider not doing this, is a hot and heavy take off from a short field with terrain around, maybe a high flap setting, as I said, I don’t know many about who will rush to set 80% in that situation.