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Old 7th Jul 2023, 23:14
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EXDAC
 
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Originally Posted by First_Principal
Interesting, while it's been a while since I flew one I don't think I ever tried switching tanks with my right hand - always the left. Perhaps it's like the Auster flaps where some people like reaching over with their right arm, whereas others just reach straight up with their left, anyway I wonder if there's a reason why you do it this way?.
I operate the valve with hand, wrist, and forearm rotation. That's easy when the forearm is close to normal to the valve and much more awkward (for me at least) when the forearm is in line with the sidewall. Probably depends on pilot build and seat position.




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