Take a closer look at the photo above. Okay so its staged taken on the ground (and in a simulator) but lets say we were in cruise and those legs belong to the PF - whats totally wrong? Do you see it? Lets not judge too hard. Think about it: very long sectors extremely reliable autopilots two-pilot operation and seats that arent too comfortable. Complacency sets in and limbs will be moved around in search of some blood circulation. So its not uncommon to see this: both legs on the same side of the control column. And if youre PM maybe thats okay it could be argued that it's fine with your job description. But as PF youre supposed to be ready to save the day if an engine fails. Hey hold on the autopilot will take care of it you say? Perhaps but what if it fails spectacularly and takes out some stuff so that Secondary flight control mode kicks in. Now youre back in 737 territory. Without your feet on the pedals how are gonna do that day-saving job? Good luck trying to move your legs back in place before its too late. At the very least make sure your feet are on the pedals when your colleague leaves the flight deck for a toilet visit. Okay mini rant over but Ive updated the Airmanship chapter with some more common sense and thoughts along these lines. Check the app! (link in bio) #boeing #787 #boeing787 #b787 #dreamliner #787pilot #pilot #aviation #pilotlife #pilotsview #crew #flightcrew #avnerd #avgeek #flightinstruction #flightdeck #cockpit #studentpilot #aviationlovers #boeinglovers #aviationdaily #pilottraining #787guide
Dec 2017 »Take a closer look at the photo above. Okay so its staged taken on the ground (and in a simulator) but lets say we were in cruise and those legs belong to the PF - whats totally wrong? Do you see it? Lets not judge too hard. Think about it: very long sectors extremely reliable autopilots two-pilot operation and seats that arent too comfortable. Complacency sets in and limbs will be moved around in search of some blood circulation. So its not uncommon to see this: both legs on the same side of the control column. And if youre PM maybe thats okay it could be argued that it’s fine with your job description. But as PF youre supposed to be ready to save the day if an engine fails. Hey hold on the autopilot will take care of it you say? Perhaps but what if it fails spectacularly and takes out some stuff so that Secondary flight control mode kicks in. Now youre back in 737 territory. Without your feet on the pedals how are gonna do that day-saving job? Good luck trying to move your legs back in place before its too late. At the very least make sure your feet are on the pedals when your colleague leaves the flight deck for a toilet visit. Okay mini rant over but Ive updated the Airmanship chapter with some more common sense and thoughts along these lines. Check the app! (link in bio) #boeing #787 #boeing787 #b787 #dreamliner #787pilot #pilot #aviation #pilotlife #pilotsview #crew #flightcrew #avnerd #avgeek #flightinstruction #flightdeck #cockpit #studentpilot #aviationlovers #boeinglovers #aviationdaily #pilottraining #787guide