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Old 16th November 2009 | 11:58
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Selecting another pitch mode (VNAV or LVL CHG) or engaging an autopilot terminates the TO/GA pitch mode, so your discussion is only valid for manual take-offs.

AFAIK, the TO/GA pitch mode commands:
  • 10 degrees down to 60 knots, then
  • 15 degrees up, until "sufficient climb rate", then
  • V2 + 20 knots, in MCP speed mode, although TO/GA is still displayed, because
  • If an engine failure occurs, the engine failure speeds of V2, existing speed, or V2 +20 will be commanded.

I would say that for all normal (i.e. non-engine failure cases) the TO/GA and LVL CHG pitch modes are identical MCP speed modes.
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