I fly the B717 with Bloggs, in fact he taught me some of what I know.
It is not at all uncommon to see the Honeywell FMS in the 717 show a step climb to a higher level is possible in a short distance, yet the MaxFL is thousands of feet below the same level.
On one occasion, I foolishly commenced a climb because OPT & Max were indicated to be achievable, and as soon as the climb was commenced, both Opt & Max indicated below the level on climb to!
