Turtle,
You're not the only one who uses V/S instead of VNAV for small altitude changes.
For some reason, VNAV, unlike FL CHG, doesn't have the logic to keep the auto throttles from immediately going the CLB power when there is 2000 ft or less of a level change.
I never understood why.
Last edited by wanabee777; 14th Feb 2016 at 08:04.