Originally Posted by
tdracer
Apologies for the thread drift, but I think the NTSB and FAA largely missed this contributing aspect of a recent transfer from an Airbus to a Boeing. SOP for doing an A/T landing in a Boeing is to keep one hand resting lightly on the throttles as a tactile indication of what the throttles (and hence the engines) are doing. It's painfully obvious that the Asiana pilot hadn't been taught that.
One of the recommendations should have been greatly enhanced training when switching between Airbus and Boeing (or visa-versa) to emphasize the basic differences in how they work.
I’ve thought of this too. SOP on the A320 is to have a hand on the thrust levers on approach even if the AT is on. I’m not sure what benefit that provides. If anything, it decreases safety, as you’re more likely to forget it’s off with the AT off.