Originally Posted by
MD11Fr8Dog
In 12 yrs on the MD11, I can't disagree too much with what you've said, except that I usually hand fly up through 14-15K and often to level off at cruise .......
If you are leveling off at cruise in RVSM airspace, it is mandatory to have the autopilot on for climb or descent. just an FYI, not a spear.