THRUST MANAGEMENT AND AUTOTHROTTLE FUNCTIONS ON THE BOEING 757
A Thrust of Innovation: From Manual Levers to Digital Precision In early jetliners, thrust control was entirely manual—pilots relied on gauges, muscle memory, and experience to set engine power. The development of autothrottle systems in the 1960s and 70s marked a major leap forward, reducing workload and improving performance, especially during climb, cruise, and approach. […]