Having done my ATPL systems exams some time ago, I have a basic idea of what some some of the systems are in the 'modern' airliner cockpit (our syllabus is based on the 767). But one area that I'm still a little vague on is the use of VNAV. Am I correct in saying that there are 3 ways that you can achieve a climb in a 744/767 on the MCP which are;
a) through pressing FL CH and the aircraft will climb at max thrust setting;
b) through pressing VS and the aircraft will climb at the vertical speed set in the VS window;
c) through selecting VNAV whereby the aircraft will climb at a precomputed profile set by the FMC?
Another quick question. In this
picture of a B744, what is the purpose of the lever (with the white knob that appears to rotate in a circular motion) that's located immediately behind each pilot's control column and underneath the PFD. My guess is that it's used to adjust the rudder pedals. Is that correct?
.. just curious.