Goldenrivet, with or without the AP? I have no set numbers in mind for ROD. Since we are not allowed to fly manually anyway in RVSM.
Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate that the spool up time is much higher, I just doubt the dramatic numbers stated in the beginning of this thread.
Let's put it differently. Occasionally I've had to arrest the descent instantaneously on request by ATC I can't remember having had any significant troubles with the spool up time vs. level off... but hey, I'll keep my eyes open next time!
Last edited by PENKO; 21st May 2014 at 03:20.