Originally Posted by
Thomas coupling
Having flown over 2000hrs on the twin squirrel (where critical switches/levers are in the cockpit roof), I never gave it a 2nd thought that NO-ONE who operates single squirrel's like this one or similar - where critical switches/levers are on the damn floor - actually decided it was wise to put a protective perspex shroud between the pax and the control(s). Mind blowing in retrospect to think there are operators out there who fly 'strangers' in their cab's yet don't consider the ergonomic layout to cater for their type of operation.
Good points. And along those lines:
Assume there was, in fact, a critical (fuel) control accidentally moved to the wrong position. How long before the pilot realizes this has happened? Can it be reset, and if so, how long does that take? Is a full engine restart needed, and how long does that take? In other words, one this occurs, is it unrecoverable unless at a high enough altitude?