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Old 8th Aug 2009, 02:25
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JulieFlyGal
 
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No, but the more different from each other the various controls look and feel, the fewer the chances are for the pilot to mix them up (and if the handles resemble what they actually control it's even more intuitive).
That's the lesson from past incidents, like people retracting the flaps immediately after rotation, leaving the L/G down instead (ideal for a stall), or a Super Puma's pilot engaging the nosewheel lock instead of the park brake, with subsequent rather messy taxiing.
Thanks for your explanation Deeday ..I understand now.

And as for Tolan's outburst and name calling, maybe it's you who needs to grow up? Amazing how some people can get so agitated over nothing. You must be a delight to fly with, not!
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