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Old September 4th 06, 04:16 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default 'Retard, retard'

Capt.Doug wrote:

However, the GPWS was no integration with autothrust, autopilot, or FADEC on the
A-320. The message is generated by the radio altimeter if the autothrottles are still in the
climb detent. It sounds at 40'AGL if one or both APs are engaged, or at 20'AGL if the APs
are not engaged.

D.



So Capn, the 'Retard' in the A320 is generated by what - GPWS? The
AutoThrottle can't be in climb detent so near the ground on finals,
right?

Ramapriya