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Old 11th Aug 2010, 22:47
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Capt Claret

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Originally Posted by mr.777
"We hit the TOGA button by mistake"
In the BAe146 that I used to fly the toga buttons were accessed by the thumb, in lever #1 or #4. In the B717 I now fly, the buttons in the same position, disconnect the Auto Throttle System, whereas the TOGA buttons are on the aft of the throttle levers, accessed either by the heel of the palm, or repositioning one's hand to press.

During our sim check-out, I managed to disconnect the auto throttle instead of command a go around!
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