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Old 8th Feb 2012, 04:29
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Mstr Caution
 
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Typhoon.

I can only speak from the environment I operate in.

There are multiple opportunities to ensure the thrust is correct.

1. Is the thrust setting reasonable for the runway in use & aircraft weight. That comes with experience.

2. All pilots independently calculate the required thrust for takeoff.

3. When the PF briefs the thrust required for takeoff, actually check that this is the thrust that is set.

4. After engine start. My own experience has led me to check the thrust is correctly set. Electrical spikes after engine start on the aircraft I fly has caused the thrust setting to default back to maximum takeoff thrust.

5. Check the thrust setting prior to entering the runway. This is a company requirement. In case there is a runway change or departing from an intersection other than that planned.

6. Normal takeoff acceleration will see the 80kt call around about the 1000 foot markers (in the aircraft I fly) if the takeoff commenced at full length. Other than full length, it takes the same time to set takeoff thrust, check engine parameters & get out the 80 kts call.

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