Do pilots use auto throtlle for landings and takeoffs?

Answer 1

In the most cases in takeoff on newer airplanes, auto-throttle is always used if airplane has this ability. This is simply a security procedure when taking off and engaging Flight Director and Auto throttle with TO/GA button which drives engines to it's safe maximum for takeoff. This ensures that during takeoff no one of Pilot and Copilot will accidentally reduce throttle and cause crash with rejected takeoff because not enough throttle.
At landing auto throttle is used during approach and upon entering final leg and few hundred meters from RWY threshold when established on final when it is disengaged for full manual landing.

Answer 2

In the new generation aircraft provision exists for what may be termed as auto throttle for take offs. The pilots after lining up on the runway, open full power and activate the relevant control after which the computers take over and the throttles need not be touched.

Auto landing capability, on the other hand, has been around since over two decades. With appropriately equipped aircraft and with the corresponding equipment on the runway, aircraft (including commercial) were making auto throttle landings, also under zero visibility conditions. This is a tried and tested equipment with a potential which has never been fully tapped.

Answer 3

Most modern aircraft can use auto throttle on takeoff- Called TOGA. Usually you either spool up the engine, push the TOGA button and the specified thrust is set.

On landings I don't see and practical use below 500ft. It MAY help in configuration changes( lowering the flaps and gear) but that's about it. Most pilots that I know of don't even use the Autopilot so it's hand controlled all the way from 10,000ft to the runway sometimes.

But as with anything it depends on the person and aircraft. Even though most aircraft have A/T the Captain may like to have a feel for his throttles and not even use it.

Answer 4

Well, real pilots don't. Just kidding, if my airplane had autothrottle installed, I would use it. As it is, we don't have autothrottle. Mostly only the larger (767, 777, 747) type aircraft will use the autothrottle on landing.

Answer 5

no, usually for climb and cruise. they put it on right after takeoff and turn it off right before touchdown on final approach

Answer 6

Depends on the plane

Answer 7

I wish. Never had such things.

Answer 8

lool