NB I spoke only of 2-700 - I know nought about the 800! Re the pitch bar, I was referring to flying 'into it' in the climb away, not 'using it' for the rotation, and it generally drops down to meet the pitch demand. It is not uncommon to see folk fly 3 or so degrees below the pitch bar, with speed increasing quickly. A 'flat' climb-out is not always safe! Generally (in my experience) pilots limit pitch angle to 20 deg most of the time for passenger comfort. The +20 demand is normally reduced as you pitch towards it unless you are light.
Just look at the Air Berlin, VEX, etc. SOP's. they write the same
- yes, then follow SOPs. 2-700 does not specify that manoeuvre. Most manuals quote "a smooth
continuous rotation at Vr towards 15 deg" and "Any improper rotation decreases initial climb flight path." l believe the tail strike angle for 400 is 11.5 deg and 15 deg is an 'ideal' climb pitch?