Simulator Training Exercise?
A number of readers have quite rightly pointed out:
The cavalier attitude exhibited by some when setting thrust:
The need to promptly reduce thrust on the live engine.
This event is not regularly practiced in the simulator however:
It happens more frequently than a real failure at V1;
Is a novel event for many when it does occur;
It has a high "surprise" element when it happens.
Should the simulator training syllabus be amended to include this event?
Should the engines be accelerated to a higher N1 or EPR setting than is currently recommended before the auto throttle system is engaged?