Kramer,
Yes, I have no problem step climbing to next level, when the FMC shows it as max. And consequently I have no problem selecting CON as thrust limit as
pr. Boeing recommendation - routinely.
Now on the other hand, please tell me where Boeing recommends 1000 feet extra margin on the max altitude (which already has plenty of margin built in).
Please do it every day..select MCT, i dont give a
and fly at MaX altitude,you can also select flaps at 19 900 ft and select flaps 1 at 249kts while you are at it,you are the captain Sir.
Boeing doesnt recommend a 1000 ft margin...it is a margin i aim for to avoid ROuTiNeLy having to use speed brakes and MCT.
If we actually weighed what they tell us, I would have no problem using the FMC numbers. Having the low and high speed buffet hooks touching is not my idea of a safe operation, yet, that is where the FMC will drive you if you believe it.
Exactly.