Good thread. I always like to know the ft/min that equates to the required gradient (s/e speeds) , before I start the take-off roll.
One thing I do wonder about is the start of the third segment and the priority it should be given. On the 737 my company SOP is to bug the aceleration height on the altimeter for the particular runway, so that if you lose an engine, then that height is where you begin the third segment. Through discussion at work I realise that some pilots would continue the second segment until they had completed any recall actions, while others would accelerate at that height as they reached it regardless of workload. I would be interested in everyones thoughts on this as I am in two minds, especially if the departure is over water. If there is terrain ahead then I would be accelerating at the specified height.
Cheers, Framer