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Old 28th November 2006 | 22:43
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18-Wheeler
 
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Originally Posted by Roger Coppid
On the B, should you hand-fly an approach with A/T engaged, after landing, as you decelerate, the A/T will increase power to keep you at Vref !
That's certainly not the case on the 747 Classic I fly. The radar altimeter sends information to the autothrottle so that by touchdown the throttles are at idle, and they stay that way.
I can't see why the newer Boeings would be any different.
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