Originally Posted by
cessnapete
Thread drift, but,
Ok just quoting a Relative of mine BA A380 pilot. Says their SOP doesn’t allow disengagement of A/T during normal route ‘manual handling’ auto throttle is mandated at all times. Said SOP applies to all BA types except B744 as Wiggy says. Unlike Lufthansa A380 for instance who, like BA 744 A/P out A/T out when manual. And Virgin mate who says they are allowed to practice manual speed control route flying as conditions permit on Airbus 330/340.
Appears Health and Safety rules in BA over applied individuals airmanship!!
But what do I know, I started in Airlines when sex was safe and flying was dangerous!!
Auto thrust in at all times on A380. Makes it more of a PITA, IMHO.
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