Brittania Prop Checklist
In 1968, I had a flight-deck ride on a Brittania from Lyneham to Akrotiri and return. I remember there was a part of the pre-takeoff checklist called "Locks and Stops(?)". The FE explained all to me after the flight, but I've forgotten the details. Can one of you experts refresh my memory?
My seat was in what used to be the Signaller's station and I remember during the flight, I moved to the FE's seat while he used the Signaller's table to eat his meals. I was cautioned very strongly by the Co-pilot not to pass any drinks to the pilots over the central console, in case of a spillage causing a major electrical problem and also:
"Don't touch those four buttons."
"Why?"
"Because they feather the props!"