Not sure if this is the right place to ask but here goes anyway!
Why does the PIC in an aeroplane sit on the left, but in a helicopter PIC sits on the right?
I was aksed this by a colleague at work who assumed that as a PPL I woudl know the answer - had to admit defeat
My only thought was whether it was something to do with the direction the rotor turns and the corresponding reaction meaning the pilot sits on the best side for visibility?
I also had a vague recollection that Russian built helicopters had rotors which turned in the opposite direction and therefore PIC sits on the left - not sure where I got that idea from.
Any answers woudl be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks
TZ