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30th Mar 2016, 05:47

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B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

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Posted By cf6-80c2b5f

Having survived more than 10 years in the left...

Having survived more than 10 years in the left seat of the DC-8, I can attest that I have never once seen the real airplane do an autothrottle (some where equipped) or autopilot coupled approach to...

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30th Mar 2016, 05:02

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B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

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Posted By cf6-80c2b5f

Interesting history on this, actus. My approach...

Interesting history on this, actus. My approach is that whenever the A/P is off, the A/T is off too, except during takeoff and climb.

I have no problem with the system as it is on the -400. My...

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30th Mar 2016, 04:02

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B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

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Posted By cf6-80c2b5f

The "FLCH trap" was the sine qua non of the...

The "FLCH trap" was the sine qua non of the Asiana crash in SFO.

In the Asiana crash, those guys were high on the approach and had 1800' (FAF) set in the MCP while descending in V/S at about...

Forum: Tech Log

29th Mar 2016, 08:48

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B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

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Posted By cf6-80c2b5f

Hi JammedStab, I don't think this is the...

Hi JammedStab,

I don't think this is the same as the wakeup that's on the 777. The wakeup on the 777 will actually activate even if the A/T is disengaged (blank FMA) via the throttle switches....

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23rd Mar 2016, 07:08

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B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

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Posted By cf6-80c2b5f

Thanks for the reply, Silberfuchs! I have been...

Thanks for the reply, Silberfuchs! I have been scouring the Internet trying to find anything offical on this. I am beginning to believe anything in writing is marked classified/top secret by...

Forum: Tech Log

20th Mar 2016, 19:55

Replies: 14

B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

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Posted By cf6-80c2b5f

Thanks, JammedStab. That is a good point about...

Thanks, JammedStab. That is a good point about disconnecting the A/T to prevent unintended activation with airspeed unreliable.

I didn't think the 744 had the wakeup feature like the 777. I read...

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20th Mar 2016, 05:51

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B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

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Posted By cf6-80c2b5f

B744 Autothrottle Wakeup

Does anyone have any information on the autothrottle wakeup feature of the B747-400? I wasn't aware that it even existed on the 744, but a respected sim instructor is certain that it does, at least...

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