Eclipse 500 System Manual page 448

Section 16. Autoflight
Climb Resumed
Prior to receiving a level off instruction, the pilot was climbing to an assigned
altitude. Even though the aircraft was leveled off prior to reaching this altitude the
pre-selected altitude will remain as a selectable (bugged) target if the climb is to
be continued. In this case the pilot need only press the ALT CHG button to
continue the climb.
If the pilot is assigned a new altitude after level off, they must select the new
altitude by rotating the ALT SEL knob on the autopilot control panel to set the
desired altitude using the altitude bug. This newly selected altitude will appear on
the PFD and pressing ALT CHG to capture the new altitude.
After reaching and capturing the pre-selected altitude, the pilot need not take
further action unless a further climb or descent is required.
Descent
To descend, the pilot must select the desired altitude with the ALT-SEL knob. This
selected altitude must be lower than the aircraft's current altitude. To begin the
descent, the pilot must press the ALT CHG button to begin the descent to the
pre-selected altitude. The aircraft will then pitch for the solid vertical speed bug
on the VSI. This vertical speed will provide a 3° glide-path during the descent. To
adjust the airspeed during the descent the pilot will have to adjust the power
setting.
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