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Old 17th Aug 2007, 03:56
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Diesel8
 
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"It's time to do the flare? Don't worry, engine thrust will come to idle. Forget the TLs..."

Autothrust does not reduce thrust in the flare, as a matter of fact, if left engaged, it will fly you down the rwy at approach speed. Believe me, it has been done.
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