Well, if you want to keep it by the books, the manuals say to engage SPEED mode at V2 + 10-15, and NAV/HEAD at 400’. There is a bit of a pause between each, as you attain the correct speed and altitude.
Not saying your method doesn’t work, but that’s not how the company has written it.
Originally Posted by
Lenticularis
Let’s keep this simple - at the positive rate callout. PF calls gear up Speed mode and or HDG/NAV mode as required. Autopilot comes on at 600ft for T.O. No memo has ever existed for AP use on T.O. Below 600ft for the CRJ900 under Endeavor operations.
Capiche?
Again
Example
P.F. Gear up, Speed mode, Heading mode.
Example 2
P.F. Gear up, Speed mode, NAV mode.
Cool? Cool.