Originally Posted by
sonicbum
The RTO decision and execution is the Captain’s responsibility in a normal crew complement (unless incapacitated).
Hence In the above scenario the Captain (CM1) must initiate the maneuver. With that being said, always considering the above scenario, it is very likely and understandable that the FO (CM2) will instinctively bring the thrust levers to idle, especially if you see the nose of another airplane showing up half down the runway…
In the above scenario, it’s hardly an RTO. The engines will not have even spooled up so if the FOs hand is on the thrust levers, he/she brings them back.
If transfer of control has occurred (different scenario) and the Captain’s hands are on the thrust levers, he/she closes them. Not terribly complicated to understand. Transfer of control is the important concept to have understood.