Originally Posted by
cessnapete
RAT5
Unfortunately it’s not just small Airbus operators mandating these SOPs.
Apart from the B744, British Airways SOP bans manual control of thrust management on all fleets,at all times during route flying.
Although I don‘t doubt your words, I am quite surprised to learn that a reputable airline with a heritage such as BA comes up with that kind of SOP.
Never understood the rationale behind crippling pilot skills when all interest should be in keeping those skills sharp.