Originally Posted by
321XLR
It seems like 25% of the pilots I talk to don't understand what managed speed the Airbus goes to when you activate approach in the MCDU if clean configuration. Some say Green Dot, some say VAPP.
If you activate approach phase while clean the system will target green dot. It won't go below that until you select flap.
I usually activate approach, if it hasn't activated automatically, the moment I want to reduce speed below 250kts. Why? So I don't forget.