Originally Posted by
alexban
If I'm not mistaken the plane will capture the selected altitude (on 737) when climbing or descending in CWS only if the selected mode for AP is CMD,even though you're climbing in CWS Pitch (for ex if you deselected the pitch mode). If the selected mode is CWS ,you'll pass through the selected altitude,as NorthernSky said.
I-2021,am I wrong?
I think you are right, Alex. It captures only if the paddle is in CMD, but you are actually in CWS PITCH by either deselecting the vertical mode or using some power on the yoke.
If the AP paddle is only halfway up, therefore in CWS, it'll not capture. I might be wrong, but I think that's the case.