Originally Posted by
MD83FO
PRO-NOR-SOP-90 P 1/10
All actions performed on the FCU and MCDU must be checked on the PFD and ND (eg.: “FL 350 blue”, “FL 200 magenta"). Ensure that the correct FCU knob is used, then verify indications on the PFD/ND.
this text from the FCOM is asking us to check and verify the PFD/ND, but not specifically to callout or announce
If it is not specified on the book,
how do we teach newcomers about the correct calls when for instance, the target speed changes as a result from pushing or pulling the speed knob.
We know we don’t want to hear speed managed or speed selected.
"this text from the FCOM is asking us to check and verify the PFD/ND, but not specifically to callout or announce". In my viewpoint, the actions performed on the FCU and MCDU must be checked on the PFD and ND and communicated to each crew member to ensure clear, consistent, standard communication between crewmembers. If the crew doesn't callout or announce, how else would a clear, consistent standard communication take place between crewmembers? Furthermore, the above para is extracted from "STANDARD CALLOUTS" chapter. Hence, "FL 350 blue" and "FL200 magenta" has to be announced. It cannot be just a silent, passive observation.