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Forum: Tech Log

15th Dec 2013, 23:44

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explain the "auto throttle" to me/us

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Posted By Dave Wilson

Yes I see your point in a big jet that has plenty...

Yes I see your point in a big jet that has plenty of reserve power and a large speed range. I keep relating it to flying SEP's, my bad.

Forum: Tech Log

15th Dec 2013, 12:48

Replies: 97

explain the "auto throttle" to me/us

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Posted By Dave Wilson

Thanks for the replies, most interesting. When I...

Thanks for the replies, most interesting. When I did my IMC rating and was doing NDB holds and approaches, (if you've ever flown those in a light single in actual bad weather and crosswind you'll...

Forum: Tech Log

15th Dec 2013, 09:19

Replies: 97

explain the "auto throttle" to me/us

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Posted By Dave Wilson

I'm not au fait with modern autothrottles...

I'm not au fait with modern autothrottles (obviously!) but if you have the AT controlling the approach speed what happens if you command more thrust? Does it let you move the throttles or do the...

Forum: Tech Log

15th Dec 2013, 08:29

Replies: 97

explain the "auto throttle" to me/us

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Posted By Dave Wilson

I take your point that it's easier to use than...

I take your point that it's easier to use than describe. I have an understanding of the systems being an ex avionics eng...:). I can understand using them in other phases of flight but looking at it...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Dec 2013, 22:00

Replies: 97

explain the "auto throttle" to me/us

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Posted By Dave Wilson

I'm not a commercial pilot but having read this...

I'm not a commercial pilot but having read this post with interest and being amazed at the plethora of modes that there are which all need learning, wouldn't it be a lot easier just to use manual...

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