Originally Posted by
flaps 9
Not trying to be a wise ass, but does the Captain not "arm" the autothrottles before taking the runway?
Do we not advance the thrust levers to at least 40% N1 be for selecting "TOGA"
Is the autopilot "engaged" at any time during the take off roll?
Or am I the only one who uses autothrottles for take off, hand fly as long as I please, even level off at 3000ft at MDW, without using the autopilot with autothrottles engaged?
I might've missed something, but I'd think that "takeoff and climb" are not included in the "cruise, descent, or approach" autopilot restrictions. But I could be wrong....