After takeoff, what indication flashes on the FMA to remind the pilot to set climb power?

After takeoff, what indication flashes on the FMA to remind the pilot to set climb power?

• A. CLB SPD
• B. TO/GA
• C. G/S
• D. LVR CLB

Answer: (D)

The thing being tested is how the FMA cues you to transition thrust modes after liftoff. After takeoff, the system uses takeoff/go-around thrust (TOGA) to power the climb, but once you’re established in the climb you’re expected to switch to climb thrust (CLB) to meet the target climb profile. The indication that flashes on the FMA to remind you to do this is LVR CLB, a clear cue to lower the thrust to climb power. This reminder is specific to switching from TOGA to CLB to maintain the proper climb speed and efficiency. Other indicators aren’t about that transition: CLB SPD shows a climb-speed mode, not a cue to change thrust; G/S is a navigation cue for approach; TO/GA is simply the initial thrust mode used for takeoff, not the post-takeoff reminder.

The thing being tested is how the FMA cues you to transition thrust modes after liftoff. After takeoff, the system uses takeoff/go-around thrust (TOGA) to power the climb, but once you’re established in the climb you’re expected to switch to climb thrust (CLB) to meet the target climb profile. The indication that flashes on the FMA to remind you to do this is LVR CLB, a clear cue to lower the thrust to climb power.

This reminder is specific to switching from TOGA to CLB to maintain the proper climb speed and efficiency. Other indicators aren’t about that transition: CLB SPD shows a climb-speed mode, not a cue to change thrust; G/S is a navigation cue for approach; TO/GA is simply the initial thrust mode used for takeoff, not the post-takeoff reminder.