Originally Posted by Pilotpip

FOQA has been around for about 15 years. The "Dude, 410" incident didn't have anything to do with it. Most airline unions have LOAs that basically prevent FOQA data from being used to go after pilots. It's primarily a trend monitoring/safety initiative.

I ferried a 145 last winter that was light on fuel and the temp was about -15. At 4000 feet I had to pull the thrust levers back because I was at 20 degrees nose up and about to accelerate right through the barber pole.