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Could you explain to a non-autothrottle (CRJ) pilot the differences in short term and long term effects of physically moving the thrust levers with the A/T engaged. Does it
1. Disengage A/T?
2. Cause an immediate thrust change which is then gradually changed back to what the A/T thinks it should be?
3. Stay at the manually commanded thrust for x time?
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Answers:-
1. No
2. Yes. Physically moving the thrust levers will change the thrust. The A/T will reposition the levers to what it requires when you let them go.
3. No.