Originally Posted by Centaurus
Following this observation on that occasion, I began to monitor pedal pressure more closely during normal take offs and sure enough it happened on more than a few occasions over several weeks on different pilots.
Quick analysis -- improperly trained pilots --OR-- properly trained pilots not diligently applying what they learned.
I'm sure that many seasoned simulator instructors have seen very well trained crew members "relaxing" a bit in the simulator, because, after all (at least to these few), it is "only" a simulator.