Originally Posted by
Check Airman
Thanks guys. My airline has an odd sop where we change altitudes by putting the new altitude into the FCU, and pointing to the FCU. The last operator had us point to the PFD, which made more sense.
I’m told that this is the newest, best way of doing things, so I guess I’ll point to the FCU
We have the same procedure. it's actually an AIRBUS, ICAO and IATA recommended procedure. The aim is to confirm the selected altitude before engaging the climb/ descend mode to prevent altitude burst. If anyone interested I can Email the Airbus document.
Edit: Found the one from Airbus online:
https://www.skybrary.aero/bookshelf/books/194.pdf