Originally Posted by lostinBRU
Well, on my Airbus;
1. The CI IS most definitely available in the cruise to be overtyped.
2. My Company SOP is to set CI to 25 during INIT.
3. My Company SOP is to leave CI to 25 and use selected speed when a different speed/MN is needed. e.g. turbulence or ATC requirements.
Hope this helps..........