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This is one of the most misunderstood VNAV behaviours in the 737 FMC — get it wrong and the aircraft simply stops climbing where you least expect it.
Miss this distinction in the sim and your aircraft will silently stop climbing short of your clearance — here is exactly why it happens and how to fix it.
Pilots face complex challenges navigating the skies, where real-time air traffic control and the sheer energy of large aircraft demand skills far beyond what flight simulators can replicate.
For pilots, mastering the MCDU's ET function offers a critical tool for operational efficiency and accurate passenger communication, directly improving real-time flight management.