autothrottle

Cleared Direct Sep 2, 2026

The Daher TBM 960, the PT6E-66XT Engine with FADEC, and the Autothrottle That Changed What One Pilot Can Do at Flight Level Two-Six-Zero

The Daher TBM 960 is the first single-engine turboprop certified with an autothrottle, paired with FADEC engine control - a combination that fundamentally changes what one pilot can manage in demanding IFR conditions.

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Cleared Direct Aug 29, 2026

The TBM 960 Autothrottle, the Garmin G3000 NXi, and the Engineering Case for Single-Pilot Power Management

The TBM 960's certified autothrottle - the first in a single-engine turboprop - signals a turning point in how cockpit automation manages the demands of single-pilot IFR flight.

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Cleared Direct Jul 24, 2026

Autothrottle Comes to the Single-Engine Cockpit, and the Servo That Now Owns Your Throttle Hand at Oshkosh

Autothrottle has arrived in single-engine turboprops like the Piper M600 and Daher TBM 960 - here's how it works and why it matters.

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Cleared Direct Apr 28, 2026

The ThrustSense autothrottle and the airline technology that finally reached general aviation twins

The ThrustSense autothrottle by IS&S brings airline-standard engine failure protection to GA twins, addressing the deadliest failure mode in multi-engine flying.

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