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Old 30th Dec 2014, 02:56
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Honkozzie
 
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B777 VNAV question

A slightly esoteric question for those of you well versed in the VNAV for the B777:

During descent, when on the geometric descent path between two altitude constraints, that put us below the ideal econ descent speed/idle thrust profile, once clear of the first constraint, how can we "redraw" the idle path to the next constraint, so as to obtain the most efficient path?
Can we merely go 'direct to' the next constraining point, or is there a easier trick?
After nearly two decades on the Airbus I'm finding the VNAV on this old beast a little clumsy! But don't get me wrong, apart from the seats and the VNAV.... I love it!
Thanks to the Boeing aficionados in advance.
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