By: Arabella-Cox - 13th July 2013 at 23:50
Absolutely correct Deano! And I personally believe that philosophy contributed to the AF447 and Afriquiyah accidents. With standard yokes there can be no doubt as to who is doing what and who has control.
By: Deano - 2nd July 2013 at 14:11
It takes about 6hrs in a simulator to be fully comfortable with swapping from right to left seat and visa versa. It really isn’t a big deal and it really isn’t a big deal whether it’s a conventional yoke or a sidestick. The issue is getting used to the Airbus’ control laws, that’s a different kettle of fish altogether 😉
By: Arabella-Cox - 2nd July 2013 at 09:29
Flying left-handed must be easy.
I don’t have any trouble driving left-hand-drive cars.
By: symon - 30th June 2013 at 09:51
To be honest, most flying of GA aircraft (which is where all pilots start) is conducted left handed anyway. Left hand on the control column and right hand on the throttle. If anything, it would be the co-pilot that may feel uncomfortable.
By: nJayM - 27th June 2013 at 12:17
By this reckoning – “All Airbus Captains (sans A300/310s) are LEFTIES” :D:highly_amused::D
By: garryrussell - 26th June 2013 at 11:01
I imagine I would too…seems better to have something in front of you to fold with two hands
The Captain is flying left handed and I can’t imagine that being comfortable.
But it seems it’s OK as we don’t hear about it.
By: Arabella-Cox - 26th June 2013 at 07:46
Oh, right. I didn’t know that.
I think I’d prefer a yoke if I was a commercial airline pilot.
By: garryrussell - 25th June 2013 at 18:46
Not the early ones A.300/310…they had conventional yokes.
By: Arabella-Cox - 24th June 2013 at 20:23
All Airbuses are the same.
By: Mr Merry - 24th June 2013 at 17:26
It’s a joy stick to the captains left.
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