Originally Posted by
HighFlight
We fly pretty similarly. I prefer syncing the speed vs. depending on a busy PM spinning my speed knob for me.
I also think the PM should set climb thrust after turning the climb carats on. I always do that for my PF. They are focused on a departure, particularly if hand flying, so no need to divert their attention from the instruments. Seems silly to say “climb carats available”, then expect them to adjust throttles themselves. I can set N1 1-1.5% over current climb carats, and they don’t have to worry about thrust levers for about 20,00 feet or more.
I’m no chuck yeager but that seems basic to me. Aim for a certain pitch angle and adjust for speed once you get there. I can only guys were getting crazy excessive pitch on TO. The PM doesn’t set the climb thrust on the 200 anymore?