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1st Nov 2006, 17:18

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You are indeed correct. The default modes of the AP are HDG HOLD and V/S.

On a departure, typical selection is LNAV/ HDG SEL above 200ft (absolute min) then CLB thrust and FLCH or VNAV above 1000ft AAL and then Centre CMD.

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