Originally Posted by
FullWings
I would be very surprised if 10degs and 80% (not on the 737 now but that seems about right?) gave you a shallower climb gradient than an engine failure at V1 on a full derate
The 10° pitch up will not make you climb, you need 12°. Try it in the simulator, even after pos-rate/gear up. Set 10° and you climb.