speed + roc LHR
Have read this thread with interest and also fly 340-300
I am pro the 340 - no problem with eng out and climb - I have found that a lot of crew/airlines fly the 340 too slowly
Out of LHR...
- try accel at 3000 agl and cancel speed - a/c will do great.
At moment we accell at 4000 ft baro to climb schedule of approx 300 ias if speeds cancelled.(depending on weight and cost index)
Just for interest have also tried accell at 1500 agl to green dot - about 270ias then accell again at 4000ft to climb speed of about 300 and also coped ok but bit risky as may "ring bells " if you do not fly accurately. (Tried this number years ago during trials)
I too, have noticed from a crew point of view, large differences in operating procedures but, as mentioned before, believe that we are being too conservative with speed and therefore fly the aircraft too slowly - hence messing around ATC.
I have flown 747 and find the 340 more friendly and nicer to fly - not knocking 747 as I did enjoy the aircraft but experienced Capt on the 340 can really make it "Sing"