The Boeing Company

Lyle M Couey

David Paul Eggold

Keith D Parsons

Erick G Corona

Eric W Johnson

A method is presented for controlling thrust generated by aircraft engines. Engine thrust is controlled based on aircraft groundspeed and airspeed during the initial part of takeoff. Limiting thrust at low groundspeed during the initial phase of takeoff has significant benefits that reduce engine stress during this brief but critical phase leading to flight. Logical elements combine both groundspeed and airspeed in such a way that the operator perceives a smooth progressive thrust increase consistent with normal engine operation.

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Kirkland, WA, United States of America

Lyle M Couey