Cleared for Takeoff

Author: Gavan Rice

Cleared for Takeoff hosted by Gavan Rice is a podcast about all things aviation. From the journey of becoming a pilot, to overcoming the challenges of a flying career, Gavan shares through stories, experiences, and interviews with fellow pilots the many wonders of aviation.
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Ep. 40: Autothrottles
Episode 40
Friday, 2 February, 2024

Every trip I fly on offers me a unique opportunity to learn something new from flying techniques, to leadership traits among many other aspects of this profession. One of the latest trips I flew on I witnessed true mastery of aircraft where the captain flew with less automation than most other pilots (myself included). So in this episode, I dive into one automated system – the autothrottles – and review moments where they are helpful, and other times where they can become a hindrance.