Originally Posted by
Lookleft
Given the location of the STAB TRIM wheel on a 737 a pilot would have to have had a previous career as a contortionist in Circe De Soliel to be able to keep their hands on the controls and stamp their size 101/2 on the trim wheel! If that is the solution then it is no wonder it took 2 years to get the problem fixed.
You do realize the duties on the flight deck of a two-person aircraft are divided into "Flying Pilot" or "Pilot Flying" and "Non-Flying Pilot" or "Pilot Monitoring" . . . So, the PF does not have to be a magician or a a contortionist, merely a very good manager of his resources available to him/her.
Yes, you can use your hand, and I have, but I was MERELY stating that putting your size 101/2 on the rubberized trim wheel is more effective. Unless you are wearing high heels when you are flying.