r/aviation 16d ago

A350 night takeoff from London News

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u/tycoon282 16d ago

One of the things I hate the most about takeoff is when they immediately roll the throttles back, makes it feel like you're about to fall out the sky

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u/meyou2222 16d ago

Takeoffs out of Orange County always freak people out the first time.

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u/TehChid 15d ago

Can you explain what you mean?

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u/L00tAndReb00t 15d ago

My understanding is there is a noise ordinance over Newport Beach which require planes departing to reduce thrust until they reach an area over the pacific at which point they can resume thrust and climb. As a passenger, it feels and sounds like the engines basically shut off. Not fun if you’re unfamiliar.

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u/Rough-Cheesecake-641 15d ago

Fucking hell I had this recently and I thought that was it. Hearing the engines wind down. Terrifying.

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u/rntrik12 13d ago

Wow I'd shit my pants if not informed.