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Old 25th Nov 2008, 03:18
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Aikon
 
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Rudder Pedals on Arbus

What is the correct way to position your foot on the rudder pedal on a airbus aircraft during take off & approach? Should it be heel on the floor & the top part of your foot on the pedal, or should you position your whole foot on the pedal with the top part of your foot resting on the brakes pedal?

On Boeing, it is indicated in the FCTM that heel should be on the floor during take off & approach. However, I can't find it anywhere in airbus manuals. And if you were to look closely at the rudder pedal, it's design for you to rest your whole foot on it. The space in between the pedal & the floor is actually quite high if compare to Boeing aircraft, therefore, unless you have a big foot, it's really not so comfortable to put your heel on the floor.

Would really appreciate if anyone could share his expertise.
Thank you.
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