Originally Posted by
VegassBus
Look, you could just spin the speed back, spin it up, increase/decrease V/S use the boards, use the gear etc.
My point is there are 10 different ways to do it in the Airbus and it took the really great CAs to teach me that. That's all
Yes, there are many different ways, and I am continually amazed when I see ones used that don't make the most sense to me.
One is how often I see someone descending using an autopilot mode that is resulting in engine power being added (V/S mode with a value selected that results in needed engine power, with the associated 'Speed' FMA), and at the same time using speed brakes.
This is no different than driving a car with one foot on the gas while wanting to slow down, and using the other foot to push the brake.
I'm not at all suggesting this is you, just noting that I see it often.