Well thats what happens when you join a thread 70+ long half way through! Haveing said that though, why did it pitch up then? We all know, go above your max computed altitude at your peril! I would be very suprised if a pilot chose to climb above his/her max cruise level. Most pilots know the cost of this, even French pilots! Who knows whats in the brain of the ship & who knows it reaction to an unexpected indication, jiust ask MSN!!