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Old 02-29-2016 | 06:51 AM
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brianb
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From: Airbus 319/320 Captain
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Originally Posted by blastoff
Next time in the sim don't touch the power and you'll see the N1's come back at 30-40 feet, just like Boeing & Douglas...except it has to be an autoland.

From the flight manual:

Retard Mode: commands A/THR to idle in the flare during AUTO LAND. IDLE is
displayed on FMA column one and on the E/WD. RETARD callout is generated at 10' RA
• Note •
Manual thrust reduction is required if A/THR disconnects in
the flare. RETARD callout is generated at 20' RA.

FLARE mode engages at approximately 40’ RA. At 30’ RA the AP/FD aligns the yaw
axis with the runway centerline and commands a flare. If A/THR is active, thrust is
retarded.
So, you're saying that Vapp is maintained during the approach and then during the "flare mode", thrust automatically goes to idle?
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