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Old 9th Jun 2012, 21:15
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ZeBedie
 
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Piston engines usually have throttles.

Turboprops have power levers.

Jets have thrust levers.

Boeing talk of autothrottle and overboost is simply paying respect to their heritage and tradition, bless 'em.
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