Originally Posted by
Rozy1
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.
Once the takeoff clearance had been received, the “takeoff” call has been made and the thrust levers are advanced, then it becomes a RTO and hence has to follow the standard procedures.
If ATC orders to stop, even with engines still spooling up, the Captain will call “stop” and take controls. As said earlier on, it is quite likely and normal that at this stage the FO will reduce instinctively the thrust levers.
As You very respectfully like to say “not terribly complicated to understand”.