When taking-off, is it usual to always press the TO/GO-button when on a Boeing?

Question

When taking-off, is it usual to always press the TO/GO-button when on a Boeing?

Answer 1

Mark's answer is pretty much dead on. Some Boeings require that you press the EPR or N1 button (depending on the engine installed) if you want to use autothrottle for takeoff.

Answer 2

No.  Not all Boeing airliners have TO/GA.  --Or an FMC.  --Or FMS.  --Or RNAV.  --Or TCS.  Not all have a working autopilot.

Answer 3

Yes.

This automatically sets the thrust levers to the correct setting for the data entered into the Flight Management Computer.

And it is TO/GA. (Take Off/Go Around).

Answer 4

I am not aware of any automatic connection between TOGA and thrust settings in the airplanes I fly. The FADEC jet I fly you manually position the throttles to the takeoff detent for all takeoffs. The TOGA selection for takeoff establishes a wings level, 10 or so degree nose-up pitch attitiude on the flight director PFD display. You can TCS a more precise pitch attitude on climb-out. I don't fly Boeings.

Answer 5

On modern Boeings that have a TO/GA button (Pronounced "toh-gah" in aviation speak), it would be "normal" to do so.

Pushing the TO/GA button before takeoff accomplishes a couple of things in modern airliners. Among other things:

-It lets the FMS/FMC know that the pilot is getting ready to depart and sets appropriate modes and performance targets (sets Vspeeds).

-It performs an FMS location update to the long/lat coordinates of the runway that is programmed in the FMS.

-It sets appropriate flight director indications (a level climb at a factory set pitch angle, usually around 15 degrees).

Obviously not all aircraft have TO/GA buttons... in which case it wouldn't be "normal" to push one...

Answer 6

Yes the computer automatically sets in correct power for the weight of the aircraft so it is not underpowered or overpowered.he FMC Is god.