The Airbus uses about 10% VS to ALT* (alt aquire) - roughly 150 feet. Within 300 feet of assigned level you are within tolerance and protected area. 6 mins of 1500FPM is smooth, reduces excessive N1 and N2 changes and is sure to work.
I trust the Airbus, I could use your way and sometimes do, it is one of many ways, but you need to understand and know the 'gotchas'.
As far as I'm concerned it's a perfectly legitimate use of VS.
We shall have to agree to disagree.
Last edited by WhyByFlier; 21st Feb 2013 at 15:20.