So, with out "Vnav" in our vintage A300's, what are we supposed to do.
Do we go back to the old days of writing down the cleared level and then remember to dial this up at the end of the SID, or dial it up straight away and remember to hit ALT when at the SID limit level?
Also, I fly with a lot of people whose first language is not English and have difficulty getting the first call right after take off. (ie. SID designator, Passing level and Cleared level).
I don't think they will get this right all of the time either! More ATC congestion!
Fly safe.