Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for propelling an aircraft (1), and in particular to a method wherein the engines (M1-M4) of the aircraft (1) with three or more engines are controlled in such a manner that the aircraft (1) can apply the current method to take off from a short and/or slippery runway (A) with a higher takeoff weight than with existing methods. The invention aims to improve the efficiency of flight operation. The invention enables the aircraft to take off with a higher payload and/or with more fuel. To this end, during a takeoff of the aircraft (1) a symmetrical thrust is applied, wherein at least one engine (M1-M4) provides less thrust (F1-F4) than the maximum thrust of this engine (M1-M4), and wherein at least one engine (M1-M4) mounted farther from the symmetry plane of the aircraft provides less thrust than an engine (M2, M3) mounted closer to or on the symmetry plane.