Originally Posted by
321XLR
Regarding RNAV approaches, what are you guys doing
Prior Company, LCC all-Airbus operator (USA). Training department was basically "Airbus factory curriculum"
"Cleared for approach" (APPR is green/active in MCDU by now)
Push APPR pushbutton, arm the approach
Set "bottom altitude" FAF/FAP altitude in altitude window FCU
PUSH altitude knob
Set missed approach at FINAL APP
Current Company, mix of Boeing and Airbus
"Cleared for the approach"
Push APPR pushbutton, arm the approach
Do nothing else
Set missed approach altitude at FINAL APP
Both "work" but....
Thanks
What does setting the bottom altitude and pushing the button do for you after you arm the approach? And what your current company does works too if you are on vectors for the approach, HDG and ALT till FINAL APP, don't change the altitude window till then.