what about when you are flying manually and leveling off: Do you really anticipate a twenty+ second spool up?
PENKO, I anticipate a much longer spool up time. I would not be descending at 3,000 ft per min with 1,000 feet to go. I'd be aiming for around 1500 ft per min or less which would give me at least 40 seconds to level off.
What sort of RODs to you have with 1,000 ft to go?