I will just clarify the point about the "length" of the routeing I was referring to....
Its not the TOTAL length that causes the problem but the initial route - reads for example, DCT AQ DCT GLESK P600 PTH UP600 GOW etc, etc. This can not be accomodated on our Flight Progress Strips (and we have no desire to see the full route!) BUT with limited room they print as much as they can. This causes the almost inevitable Speed/Level change after GOW to drop off so all we get is the inital cruise level of FL280 not the actual intended cruise level.
Must admit that I am all for dropping the "Climb when instructed by Radar" bit altogether! I think the RT fail procedures are now such that it ain't needed anymore. Vote anyone?
DD