bjkeates -
I just don't like the idea of engines changing settings without the throttles moving. Doesn't make sense...seems a little sppoky if you will. As someone has said the B-717 A/Ts move while engaged. I MIGHT be able to live with that.
And, I guess to say I don't like the idea isn't totally fair being as how I've never used them. All I can say is the idea does not appeal to me.
I guess I'm just one of those that wants to "be in control" all the time.
You're right, we don't know.....yet.....if auto throttles have played a part in recent accidents or not.
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CHfour -
I can see by the replies that "most" of you like your auto throttles. But, I'm affraid that you could put any airplane equipped in any manner in front of many pilots and they'd fly it anyway. That's another reason why pay scales keep going down, but that's another topic!
As to your....."sometimes one side can malfunction and cause a large split."
Ah ha.....you admit something can and does go wrong with them. See, I told ya so!
OK.....again folks, thanks for the feed back. You all be careful out there.