Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
In the P121 world - are reduced thrust take-offs a fairly common practice? The article gives various reasons for the procedure (fuel, wear and tear, and finally niose abatement). In your experience - when you have used reduced thrust take-offs - what was the purpose?
USMCFLYR
At the airlines I've worked, by default all takeoffs were reduced thrust unless something specific prevents it, like slush or snow, terrain, temperature, etc.
I would that 3/4 or more of part 121 takeoffs are reduced thrust or derated takeoffs.