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Old 15th November 2024 | 13:25
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Altitude selector usage…

I don’t want this to turn into a political debate, I just want to know what is the procedure at your company (SOP).

I would like this to be a survey/pole this on this matter… ideally company name and what is
your procedure would be nice to know.

#1 - Who manipulates the altitude selector when ATC gives you a climb or descent clearance, the PF or the PNF?

#2 - Is the procedure different if the PF is hand flying the aircraft?

Thank you.



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Old 15th November 2024 | 16:09
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1. PF makes FCU selections.
2. The PM makes selections if PF is hand flying.
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Old 15th November 2024 | 18:20
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Originally Posted by AerocatS2A
1. PF makes FCU selections.
2. The PM makes selections if PF is hand flying.
As above ☝️
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Old 16th November 2024 | 14:21
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Originally Posted by AerocatS2A
1. PF makes FCU selections.
2. The PM makes selections if PF is hand flying.
Same here.
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Old 16th November 2024 | 16:58
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Originally Posted by AerocatS2A
1. PF makes FCU selections.
2. The PM makes selections if PF is hand flying.
Same in the airline I'm flying for. I will add that when the PF is handflying, the PM makes the selections only on PF's request.
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Old 16th November 2024 | 17:59
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1. PF makes selections on MCP. PM checks them.
2. PF ask for the selection, PM selects on MCP, PF checks.
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