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Old 20th Jun 2014, 14:04
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rudderrudderrat
 
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Hi OSCAR YANKEE
I think you will struggle to find any operator recommending the routine use of V/S mode at those levels irrespective of aircraft type....
SKYbrary - Rate of climb within last 1000 ft before cleared level
"many operators have standard operating procedures requiring the pilots to reduce rate of climb/descent to less than 1500 ft/min when in RVSM airspace or within the last 1000 ft before cleared level;"

You'll be one of those giving me the heart attack as I wonder if you'll ever level off approaching me! The automatics always do stupid things - they can't think, so please reduce your rate of closure.
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