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Old 26th Sep 2013, 14:52
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de facto
 
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Just push the thrust levers full forward; or "conversely", just pull them all the way back!
Not with me you aint ,unless you are in a stall or in an emergency descent..
Common sense in not going up so high in turbulent conditions or if you need it for a turn?????
True,but MCT is there not only for engine failure...obviously if the speed drops and cruise N1 isnt sufficient,MCT is there for that.
misd-agin Boeing article recommends using speed brakes for speed control(overspeed condition/potential) instead of large power reduction. Quicker speed correction and avoids engine spool problems.
Thats the way i do it.(unless during turns),and its in the FCTM,but hey seems like some here threw it away without reading it moons ago

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