Real Trident Throttle Management
Posted: 06 May 2009, 11:55
I've noticed when viewing real-world video footage of Tridents in flight - particularly the approach phase and, especially for an 'Autoland' that sometimes, the No.2 Throttle lever has a much different setting/position than Nos. 1 and 3. (If I recollect correctly, on one piece of footage on an 'Autoland', the No.2 appeared to be in flight idle?) Of course, I have also seen that the shape of No.2 lever is different (thinner). Out of interest, what was the day-to-day procedure for using the Three engines? Since, it appears not to be all three using the same settings (i.e. together) thoughout all phases of flight. Last but not least, could the Autothrottle used for approach and sometimes Landing, be switched out for any one of the three engines then?