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Old 26th August 2002 | 01:01
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GoneWest
 
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Q6: Throttle(s) or gear switch??

Take the average light, piston powered aircraft - any one you like (single or twin, don't care) - provided it is a retractable, with constant speed prop.

Nicely lined up at the end of the runway - T's & P's all good - open the throttle(s) - accelerate - rotate - "gear up".

Question!! What happens to the right hand (assuming flight from the left seat) during undercarriage retraction.??

Some examiners I know say "Aircraft low and slow - hand on throttle(s) in case of engine failure - instant retard for landing/feathering" - other examiners I know insist on "Hand holding undercarriage selector switch until 'gear unsafe/in transit' light extinguished".

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