Originally Posted by
FlyingStone
One could say keeping FMC up-to-date with the situation (route, speed, vertical profile), which allows for high level of automation (LNAV/VNAV) where appropriate, would contribute to a higher situational awareness.
It takes as many actions to change FMC speed on the 737 as it does to switch engine anti-ice on/off - four. Three digits for the speed and execute. Is that too much for a competent pilot to type in?
is it too much for a competent pilot not to have to constantly change the fmc for any change that atc is giving you, and keep both heads up? Stop the bloody typing below fl100.