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Old 22nd Aug 2017, 17:39
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CaptainMongo
 
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Agreed Vilas

V/S (very seldom as we like to say) mode use by the PF increases the PM work load. I can count a dozen times where the PF (FO in my case) has used that mode and forgot to monitor the airspeed - in a climb and/or descent. I have seen pilots use it incorrectly in managed climb and descent WRT appropriate altitude set in the FCU. I have occasionally seen incorrect use of speed brakes with V/S which results in a discussion of what V/S is and is not.

At some airports noise requirements may necessitate use of V/S to maintain a constant descent, some descents may require the use of V/S but personally, I don't believe V/S is an appropriate mode in most cases - my opinion only - not procedure.
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