737NG Autopilot
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From: Aussieland
737NG Autopilot
hi all,
just interested in knowing the order that the autopilot is engaged after takeoff. ie: LNAV then VNAV or just HDG or VS. I would imagine that it depends on the clearance given and whats programmed in the FMS, but is it always the same proceedure?
Cheers
just interested in knowing the order that the autopilot is engaged after takeoff. ie: LNAV then VNAV or just HDG or VS. I would imagine that it depends on the clearance given and whats programmed in the FMS, but is it always the same proceedure?
Cheers
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From: I wouldn't know.
A lot would depend on SOP i guess. Ours is to have LNAV engaged during the preflight briefing at the gate (together with Autothrottle), no vertical mode is pre-selected (although FMC V10.7 allows that).
After take off for cleanup we either select N1/SPD UP or just SPD UP if the airplance selects N1 automaticly, after that it is our choice, most of the time however it is VNAV.
After take off for cleanup we either select N1/SPD UP or just SPD UP if the airplance selects N1 automaticly, after that it is our choice, most of the time however it is VNAV.
