Originally Posted by
Joachim
You missed the question Maverick...
Lear SIC huh!?! and you think you've done it all...
Are you wearing your Sheepskin-lined leather jacket and aviators? Tell me, How do you climb through RVSM with no autopilot?

Plus, you only need the A/P during straight and level flight in RVSM. It can be off for climbs, descents, and momentary re-trimming...