Originally Posted by
321XLR
Why would the engines spool up? Where did I say do it slowly?
Show me the FCTM page number where it says bring them back quickly ?
I believe it says smoothly, something that I also said.
FCTM PR NP SOP 250 FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN
At 20 ft the "RETARD" auto call-out reminds the pilot to retard the thrust levers. It is a reminder rather than an order. When best adapted, the pilot will rapidly retard all thrust levers...
It follows with advice about retarding earlier or later or so on.
I would suggest that if you want fine control over the thrust in the flare you should be flying with manual thrust, but whatever works for you.