Britannia 312 - Captain and Co-pilot seats were slightly elevated on a low platform above the flight deck floor ( well pilots do have to be on a pedestal, don't they ! ) Young boy was asked if he would like to sit in the Captains' seat - Ooh ! yes pls. - at which he grabbed the arm rest of the seat with his left hand, and a fistful of throttles with his right hand - the better to lever himself up !!