The "AT in ARM" has been discussed numerous times.
There are LIMITED times when cannot/shouldnot be used, primarily extremely gusty wind conditions (so maybe 5-10%?? of approaches).
In ARM the thrust lever is a totally manual operation until either:
- the PF stuffs up and allows airspeed to decay towards stickshaker
OR
- TOGA is pressed then the AT will schedule 1000-2000fpm of positive climb, full GA thrust if pressed again.
It is a SAFETY enhancing feature...and SAFETY's meant to be a good thing.
All the above can be briefed then demonstrated in the SIM so everyone "gets it".
Sadly the "flat earthers" seem to have greater numbers - proving in this case that greater numbers do not automatically mean the correct idea/answer.
Cheers.
