Originally Posted by
H Peacock
To make it even easier for me on a long trip, they've now invented a piece of software which, in certain modes, moves the 'Thrust Levers' automatically. Going too quick - they slowly move back. Going too slow - they move forward. It's great at holding a demanded airspeed! They've called it 'Auto Thrust Lever'. Oh, no I mean 'Autothrottle'. Yep, the Autothrottle actually moves the Thrust Lever!
Modern aircraft have Autothrust...