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Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
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Not all throttles are on the left side. Depends on which airplane we are talking about and which seat you are in. Captain on a B-747 has the throttles in his right hand. Copilot has them in their left hand.
Most of the more advanced planes these days have ATS, auto throttle system. You set the speed you want the plane to fly and the ATS moves the throttles for you. You push them forwards on takeoff (or hit the ATS button) and its in auto mode. You do not touch them again until landing.
Ditto on the Gatoraid bottles. Much easier to use! 
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