Aircraft Thrust Settings Explained #shorts

Added: 2026-05-22

[00:00:02]There are six detents on the quadrant.

[00:00:05]Idle.

[00:00:09]Climb for maximum climb thrust.

[00:00:15]Flex max continuous thrust. One detent serving two functions. Flex is used for reduced thrust at takeoff. MCT max continuous thrust is used for single engine operations.

[00:00:31]Toga for maximum takeoff or go-around thrust.

[00:00:37]Idle reverse for idle thrust when reverse is selected. Max reverse for maximum reverse thrust.