Originally Posted by
Uplinker
Just out of curiosity - Airbus FBW pilot here - in that situation, and assuming a 2000' level change; does the B777 FCU (glare-shield control) display V/S 1000 fpm, and what happens if you press FLCH and also select a V/S other than 1000 fpm ?
Does the Auto-thrust deal with it or does the pilot have to ?
when you select FLCH it will give you an approximate thrust setting to maintain approximately 1000fpm, but that will not be on the MCP (glare shield). The speed window will open but not the VS window. If you subsequently press V/S then the speed window will remain open and the V/S window will open at your current V/S: now vertical path is on the elevator and speed is on the AT.