I’m surprised to have to admit, I can’t find anywhere that ‘recommends’ heels on the floor! 😳
I’m also scratching my head to recall what I did during my 6 years on A319/320/321? The more I think about it, maybe I did fly those take offs with feet up???
But I’m absolutely certain I never did that in the many years spent on any of the three Boeing types I’ve flown! Nor on the other jetliner I flew. Maybe the difference is purely down to pedal design? Though even Airbus themselves express no specific recommendation.
However in general, my personal preference would be heels down, as I believe the greater consequence is inadvertent (differential?) braking at high speed, or inadvertent disabling of RTO autobrake extending the reject distance. (Both of which I have seen.) Presumably purely to combat a possible low speed runway excursion. All of the above being hypothetical of course.
I see this is a discussion you have been involved in previously.
As I said. My opinion only. Clearly not yours.
Last edited by 4468; 7th Jan 2021 at 15:49.